Our free programs teach students essential skills like budgeting, banking, credit, college financing, insurance, investing, entrepreneurship, career development and more. Lessons are full of engaging activities (curated from Next Gen Personal Finance and aligned with the Pennsylvania and National Standards for Personal Financial Education) including simulations of real world financial decision-making.
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Students participating in the Teen Investment Summit and Portfolio Challenge learn about smart investing and build their own virtual investment portfolio! Starting with a full day summit, students will attend workshops, meet industry experts, and work in teams to compete for a $1,000 prize by managing a virtual portfolio over 8 weeks. Gain hands-on experience in stock market investing, learn financial strategies, and take your financial literacy to the next level!
What students are saying
“This class has not only made me prepared for life but also made me change my plans. In the future, I will start spending less and start investing. I am going to look at my budget and make a plan before I make a big purchase. I am also going to pay my credit card bill in full… every month to avoid the endless cycle of credit card debt. Looking back, I fear what would have happened if I did not take this class. I know many students don’t have this opportunity. "
For families
Register for our free Adult Financial Empowerment Workshops for parents and caregivers of high school students.
Our six-week, virtual financial empowerment workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers and school staff the information they need to achieve financial wellness. Classes cover budgeting, borrowing, credit, insurance, real estate and building equity, paying for college, investing and more. In addition, the first 20 people who register for each workshop series receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or other qualifying education savings account once they have attended all six sessions. Please note: this is a one-time offer. If you have already received a contribution from us, you are not eligible to receive an additional bonus. Our workshops are offered 2x/year (Fall & Spring).
RegisterWhat parents are saying
“I liked learning about bonds, stocks, mutual funds, the detailed information about car insurance such as liability coverage, comprehensive coverage, collision, and the best was the PA529. I wish that I started using that about 7 years ago. ”
For schools & teachers
Launch a financial empowerment course at your school! Financial Scholars is an expert implementation partner and provides everything a school needs, from curriculum and professional development for teachers to exciting awards and incentives for students.
Our program includes
What we provide
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Our curriculum
Financial Scholars uses a comprehensive, Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF)-based personal finance curriculum designed to help students build the knowledge and skills they need for real financial decisions.
Core units include Behavioral Economics & Budgeting, Banking, Credit, Buying a Car & Auto Insurance, Investing, and Taxes, with additional topics including college financing, health insurance, consumer skills, and sports betting.
School requirements
What teachers are saying
"What stands out to me is how supported and invested I feel as a teacher. Financial Scholars shows up consistently. They care deeply about my students and work earnestly to create opportunities that can change their lives. Whether it’s curriculum, coaching, or enrichment, the message is always the same: your students matter, and we are here to help them succeed."
