One credit in economics and personal finance must be completed prior to graduation. This course is required for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas.

Graduation Requirement and Program Overview

Course Options

• Economics and Personal Finance (612000)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Economics and Personal Finance Honors (612036)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Self-Directed Online Economics and Personal Finance (6120SD)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Economics and Personal Finance Online (612099)
  • School year and summer options available.
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• AP Macro-Micro Economics (280204/280304)
• AP Macro-Micro Economics - online (280392/280292)
• IB Economics (280008)
• IB Business and Management
  • Meets the online requirement.
  • Industry credential available
• Longwood University - Concurrent Enrollment
  • Enrollment directly through Longwood University - 3 college credits
  • Must receive permission before registering for the course
  • Summer 2026 Session: June 22, 2026 through July 25, 2026

Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance Course

The Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance course was updated on March 21, 2025. The new course features include:

• updated curriculum
• interactive modules
• homework assignments
• module exit slip quizzes
• module tests
• midterm exam
• final exam

Students read through 14 modules and will be required to complete all 140 exit tickets, 14 module tests, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Students are not required to meet face-to-face. Course content and structure are subject to change at the state's discretion.

Course Information

• This course meets the Economics and Personal Finance graduation requirement.
• The course is self-directed.
  • Students complete the work during the course time frame (there are no extensions).
  • Students access the course through Schoology.
  • A schedule for completion is provided.
  • Students, parents, and the school will be notified if a student is behind or is not logging in to the course on a regular basis.
• The student must be self-motivated and able to complete the requirements without a teacher to direct and assist with studies.
• This course is only available as pass/fail.
  • During the Fall Session, students will receive a no mark "NM" for quarter grades, except for the 3rd quarter.
    • 3rd Quarter Grade:Students will receive either a P if they are passing or an F if they are behind in their work.
  • The final grade will show as a P or F on the student’s transcript.

Students: Access the course in Schoology .

Eligibility

Current FCPS Students (Grades 9-12)

Grading

This course is pass-fail only.

Tuition

• Full: $130
• Reduced Meals: $65
• Free Meals: $13

Fall Details

Students who want to take the Fall Session (8th Period option) must have a full schedule (8 or 9 periods, depending on the school) to register. Counselor approval is required.

Fall Session Dates

Monday, August 31, 2026 - Friday May 7, 2027

Fall Registration Dates

May 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Summer Details

Only students who are going to an FCPS school in 2025–26 and will return in 2026–27 can take the course in summer 2026. Current FCPS 12th graders are eligible if they are graduating in August of 2026. Counselor approval is required.

Summer Session Dates

Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026

Summer Registration Dates

Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026

Register for Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance

W!SE Financial Literacy Exam

The W!se Financial Literacy Exam is delivered to all students enrolled in an EPF course. Students who pass this industry credential will satisfy the course academic type graduation requirement for the Standard Diploma. Learn more about earning CTE credentials in FCPS .