Dual credit is a unique opportunity for Michigan high school students to fulfill two graduation requirements with a single course. This innovative approach allows students to maximize their academic progress while exploring subjects that build critical life skills, such as Personal Finance.
Under new legislation, students entering 8th grade in 2023 and beyond must complete a ½ credit course in Personal Finance as part of their graduation requirements. Dual credit courses provide an efficient way for students to meet this requirement while simultaneously earning credit in another subject area, such as Mathematics or Social Studies. This streamlined approach helps students save time, explore diverse disciplines, and stay on track for graduation.
“Double-dip”, earn two graduation requirements with one course, fulfilling both Personal Finance and either Math or Social Studies. Dual credit courses are designed to fulfill the ½ credit Personal Finance requirement along with another graduation requirement. Here’s how students can “double-dip” their credits:
Earn ½ credit in Mathematics (4th Year Elective)
Earn ½ credit in Personal Finance
Earn ½ credit in Social Studies (Economics Strand)
Earn ½ credit in Personal Finance
With these courses, students gain practical financial knowledge while meeting key academic requirements. Download our dual credit quick guide.
Time Efficiency: Complete two graduation requirements with one course.
Real-World Skills: Build essential financial literacy while studying related disciplines like Economics or Math.
Flexibility: Districts decide how credits are applied, giving schools and students greater control over academic planning.
Student-Centered Learning: Courses are designed with multiple learning formats, including textbooks, videos, and interactive resources, to suit individual preferences
Students who only need the ½ credit Personal Finance requirement and aren’t looking to fulfill an additional credit can enroll in a dedicated Personal Finance course. However, these single-credit courses do not count toward other graduation requirements.
• Aligned with Michigan’s K-12 Personal Finance Standards (2023)
• Focused exclusively on fulfilling the Personal Finance graduation requirement
• Ideal for students who have already met their Math or Social Studies credits
Yes. Personal Finance was previously embedded within the 3 required Social Studies credits. However, the new legislation pulls out these standards and makes Personal Finance its own ½ credit graduation requirement.
Yes. When students enroll in a dual-credit course like Mathematics of Personal Finance or Economics (Dual Credit), the course fulfills both the Personal Finance requirement and part of the required Math or Social Studies credits.
Districts have the flexibility to determine how dual credit is applied toward graduation requirements. These decisions allow schools to tailor credit fulfillment to student and district needs.
Dual credit courses empower students to meet graduation requirements while gaining valuable skills that prepare them for life after high school. Whether through dual credit Economics, Mathematics of Personal Finance, or single-credit Personal Finance, students can explore multiple opportunities to enhance their academic journey.
Interested in learning more? Explore our course catalog and discover how dual credit can support your students’ success.
