Financial Literacy
Preparing Students for Financial Success
For more than 20 years—long before Wisconsin’s new statewide requirement—the Appleton Area School District has prioritized financial literacy. Since 2004, AASD has equipped students with essential skills to manage money, navigate credit, and make informed financial decisions.
With Wisconsin now requiring a half-credit financial literacy course beginning with the Class of 2028, AASD continues to lead the way through a strong lineup of coursework:
Personal Financial Management (PFM): Offers practical skills in budgeting, saving, credit use, investing, and smart consumer habits—providing a half-credit toward graduation.
CAPP Personal Finance: Gives students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit while exploring financial planning, investing, and long-term money management in greater depth.
Introduction to Economics: Helps students understand how economic principles shape everyday life, national and global markets, and personal financial decision-making.
Together, these courses ensure students are prepared not only for graduation, but for confident, responsible financial futures. Whether budgeting for daily needs or planning long-term goals, AASD students gain the knowledge and skills to take charge of their financial lives with purpose and independence.
Mission Statement
To educate, enlighten, and empower students with information and tools they need to make better financial decisions and to gain control of their financial future.
Vision Statement
All AASD students will graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to make wise financial decisions throughout their life.
Financial Literacy Goals
- Learn money management skills.
- Understand sources of income.
- Become aware of consumer spending and credit.
- Apply principles of saving and investing.