Fixed & Variable College Costs

Fixed & Variable College Costs

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Here's how Fixed & Variable College Costs aligns with curriculum standards in Missouri. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Personal Finance Course Level Expectations

IV: Saving: Saving is the part of income that people choose to set aside for future consumption or investment. Time, interest rates and inflation affect the value of savings.

Concept 1: Reasons for Saving

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance Course Level Expectations 9th-12th Grades and align with Fixed & Variable College Costs
A: Identify short, medium and long-term savings goals including large-value purchases, postsecondary education/training and retirement.

V: Using Credit: Credit allows people to purchase goods and services now and repay those costs in the future. Lenders approve or deny credit based on the borrower's creditworthiness.

Concept 1: Facets of Credit

Standards
Defined by Personal Finance Course Level Expectations 9th-12th Grades and align with Fixed & Variable College Costs
C: Evaluate the options for financing higher education.