ABSTRACT

The importance of acquiring the six literacies of basic life skills has grown in attention, resulting in an increase in programs and policies across countries worldwide. The Indonesian government recognizes literacy as a national movement; as such, it welcomes any number of diverse programs with the common goal of establishing literacy across multiple life skills. One of the six literacies considered to be a fundamental life skill is financial literacy. Thus, it has become a priority for program development. Developing financial literacy through formal education or more non-formal financial training programs has become a trending issue among teens, adults, the working sector, young couples, and retirees. But, does financial education need to begin as early as elementary school? This case study will examine the current financial literacy of elementary school students via survey, as well as identify potential areas of need across several elementary schools in Bandung, Indonesia.