South Carolina

State Standards

South Carolina now requires a half-credit personal finance course for Class of 2027 graduates. Building on a 2005 act, this initiative, supported by a Master Teacher Program, ensures K-12 students receive high-quality financial literacy instruction for future success.

Choose a Set of Standards

South Carolina has adopted the following sets of standards. Select one to view the details:

Advanced Personal Finance Code: 5131
Personal Finance Code: 5141

Additional South Carolina Resources

South Carolina has 104 school districts, operating 1,805 schools, employing over 116,603 teachers, and teaching more than 849,944 students. Here's some additional helpful resources for financial education standards in South Carolina:

Department of Education: Financial Literacy State Standards Master Teacher Program Jump$tart Coalition