SAFE Federal Credit Union invests in financial education for high school students

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A new requirement from the State Board of Education states that each high school student must earn one-half credit in personal finance before earning their diploma.

State leaders say this comes after financial illiteracy was seen across the country. The requirement going into effect starting with current freshmen.

Safe Federal Credit Union has stepped up in a major way to help with the goal to provide a financial management course for every public and private high school throughout the Midlands with no cost to the school and no cost to the taxpayers.

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the credit union showed how students are learning about money management through hands on simulation.

Once completed, the course provides students with a full credit unit even though the state only requires one-half credit.