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Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) Overview

Information About Virginia's Graduation Requirement for Economics and Personal Finance

Graduation Requirement

Legislation passed by the 2010 General Assembly requires one additional credit in economics and personal finance to be completed prior to graduation.  This applies to all students enrolled in 9th grade during or after the 2011-12 school year. This additional course is required for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas.

Students may not “test out” of the graduation requirement. However, FCPS continues to explore options for the delivery of this course. All courses (online or face-to face) are based on a minimum of 140 hours of instruction.

Learn more about Graduation Requirement Course Options

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This page includes information about education-related legislation from the most recent General Assembly Session.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: High School Grades 9-12

High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.

Economics and Personal Finance Curriculum

What is taught in Economics and Personal Finance?
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Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance

Summer is a great time to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. Current students must work independently to complete the requirements.