SABF Fundamentals
As part of FICO’s Score a Better Future outreach, Fundamentals is a free, engaging credit education curriculum that readies high school students to make informed credit decisions that last a lifetime.

Our Mission
Our mission is to make credit education fun, simple, and accessible to individuals across geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our inclusive and comprehensive credit literacy curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and resources to begin their credit journey with confidence.
Our Objectives

Inspire financial interest and awareness.

Empower educators with the tools they need to prepare students for successful credit management.

Recommend modern, practical solutions that enable young people to take charge of their finances early and adopt healthy financial behaviors for a lifetime.

Develop the information students need to achieve a foundational understanding of credit and FICO® Scores.
Our Curriculum
Our materials are fun, free, and available in a variety of teaching mediums - from web-based games, to PowerPoint presentations, to PDFs. Whether you’re an online enthusiast or print-out connoisseur, we’ve got something suitable for every classroom.

Curriculum Outline
Unit | Key Objectives | Facilitation Time |
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1) Introduction to Credit |
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60 - 70 min |
2) Credit Scores |
|
70 - 80 min |
3) Establishing Credit |
|
60 - 70 min |
Get Access
Interested in becoming an early adopter? Select the Access Curriculum button to be redirected to the SABF Fundamentals resource website.