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Financial Literacy

The Financial Literacy Minor offers courses of study focusing on family financial management and well-being of individuals and families. The curriculum is designed to develop skills to educate individuals and families in budgeting and debt management.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Careers
Advisors, Family, Postsecondary, Managers
Financial Literacy students at EIU

Why Study Financial Literacy at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on real-world simulations.
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
Financial Literacy | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, Financial Literacy at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Real-world based coursework
Hands-On Experience, Financial Literacy students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Financial Literacy minor is an interdisciplinary course of study focused on family financial management and the economic well-being of individuals, families and communities. It is a fit if you want to educate and advocate for consumers, and you are interested in budgeting, debt management and how families handle financial stress.

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Career Outcomes

  • Personal Financial Advisors
  • Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Financial Managers
  • Farm & Home Management Educators

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Linda Simpson
Assistant Chair and Professor
ldsimpson@eiu.edu
Klehm Hall 2425
217-581-5808
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Dianne Timm
Chair, School of Human Development
dtimm@eiu.edu
2109
217-581-5327
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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