school year,
by the numbers.
Here's what one year of the program added up to, from the students to the capital they walked away with.
More than 120 young people spent the year learning how money actually works, and how to make it work for them.
First-year cohortAverage financial knowledge climbed 32.6 percentage points, ending in a 96% average final exam score.
95% of students scored 80% or higher on the final exam. The high average reflects our commitment to making financial education accessible to all. This data shows that success was consistent across a racially, geographically, and economically diverse group of learners.
Budgeting.
Wealth building.
These were the things students cited as sticking with them most. Our learners named concrete takeaways, demonstrating enduring mastery and life-transforming learning.
79% of learners earned transferable college credit through dual enrollment while still in high school, an estimated $348,816 in tuition savings for students and families.
Dual enrollmentOur financial institution partners put $3,000 directly into students' hands as acceleration funding, an investment in their financial futures.
Learn · Earn · Engage94% of students said they'd recommend the course to a friend.
Schools, banks, and a college, all working to give students a stronger financial start.
I plan to take action in investing right away. Investing smartly is such an easy way to earn money and save some in the long run. Starting early is very important and can make or break your retirement savings.
Investing is less scary than it seems and the right personal finance strategies for you can only be learned by knowing yourself rather than trusting everything online.
What I liked most about this course is how much it taught me about myself and how I view money.
My biggest takeaways aren't only the things I can do in the future to manage my finances, but the things I can do now to start preparing for my future and making the most of my money.
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