Financial Literacy

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Boost your financial skills and gain recognition from the University of Maine System (UMS)!

Complete training in financial practices including budgeting, credit and debt, savings and net worth, then create an action plan based on your financial goals.

The UMS Financial Literacy Micro-Credential fulfills an eligibility requirement for the New Ventures Maine GEN Scholarship and Rainy Day Savings Account programs.

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Cost: Free

Available only to UMaine and UMaine Machias (UMM) Students.

This training includes three levels of instruction:

Complete level one at your own pace; levels two and three combine interactive learning and individual coaching.

Skills/knowledge gained from this micro-credential:

  • Personal Finance

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination.

Boost your skills and stand out with a Financial Literacy micro-credential!

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Do you have questions about UMaine Extension’s micro-credential programs?

UMaine Extension is part of the University of Maine System Micro-Credential Initiative