Financial literacy across the curriculum (and beyond): Opportunities for academic libraries

Abstract

The article examines the financial literacy program included in the curriculum of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Topics discussed include reasons behind the university's decision to formulate a financial literacy program, challenges encountered by college students in dealing with student loans and other finance-related concerns and consequences of students not being educated on financial literacy. Also discussed are the features of DePaul's financial literacy curriculum.