S.U.P.A.

SUPA Personal Finance is a one-semester course designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have a strong interest in economics and personal finance. Conceptual, analytical and reasoning skills as well as a strong work ethic are needed to succeed in this class. Students should expect a more complex and thorough investigation of content than in Introduction to Economics or in Introduction to Personal Finance, and the course is similar in expectations/workload to an Advanced Placement course.

This course takes on the problem of how to most efficiently allocate finite financial resources to effectively meet students’ wants and needs as households. Students will gain perspective on ways to preserve financial security, now and throughout their lives. This conceptual basis will give students a framework for evaluating and applying to their planning changes in life situations, pertinent laws, and financial products over time. Note that students may take this course after having completed Introduction to Economics or Introduction to Personal Finance, but these are not prerequisites. 

Students in this course may receive 3 college credits from Syracuse University which are transferable to many other colleges and universities. The current cost of Syracuse concurrent enrollment is $115/credit, $345 total for 3 credits, with financial assistance available based on need.