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When students know they’ll receive grant aid for college, their chances of earning a degree increase! Universal financial aid application policies can ensure more students are supported go to college & succeed while closing racial equity gaps. Learn more in our new brief: https://buff.ly/433ug26

Discover Five Key Reasons why Financial Education is Crucial for their Future Success! #financialliteracy #FinancialEducationForKids #SmartLiving

If you are a parent with a child heading off to college or one already there, you have likely encountered the term “FAFSA.” But what exactly is it, and why is it such an important piece of your child’s financial aid puzzle?

Learn about financing your education at triOS College from Kathy, one of our Financial Aid Managers, as she answers your most frequently asked questions and helps you take the next step in your education journey. #triOSCollege

Unlocking Financial Success for Summer Youth: Chicago's Expert Approach Discover how Chicago's financial expert is empowering summer youth by providing them with new accounts and addressing financial issues within the community college system. Learn how her strategies are benefiting young adults across the state. #FinancialSuccess #ChicagoYouthPrograms #CommunityCollegeFinance #EmpoweringYouth #FinancialEducation #YouthDevelopment #ChicagoFinancialExpert #SummerYouthAccounts #FinancialEmpowerment #YouthFinancialSuccess

Educators, let's make sure students know there's still time to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA! Encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity to explore what aid is available to them. With your guidance, they can access the support they need to pursue their academic goals. https://bit.ly/3quBfg6

Our nation's educational system severely lacks financial literacy. How can we change the narrative so that the next generation isn't sent off as young adults without a proper financial education? This episode talks about the negative implications this may have on society and individuals and discusses how we may help combat this issue!

Imagine a world where financial literacy is taught with the same rigour as math or science. Ray Martinez from EVERFI from Blackbaud calls for a radical shift in how we teach personal finance—starting as early as elementary school. With only 35% recalling financial literacy courses later in life, it's clear that sporadic lessons aren't enough. We need a sustained, in-depth approach to truly equip our future generations. https://lnkd.in/e23asq3v

Why We're Failing Our Kids in Financial Literacy Education Join us in this thought-provoking episode as Speaker_06 critiques the removal of civics education in California. Discover how this decision affects financial literacy among high school students and why teaching fiscal responsibility is crucial for their future success. #CivicsEducation #FinancialLiteracy #EducationReform #CaliforniaEducation #YouthEmpowerment #FiscalResponsibility #BudgetingSkills #CriticalThinking #FutureSuccess #StudentAwareness

Financially empowered kids lead to innovative business leaders! JA Maine’s financial literacy learning experiences give students a head start, and Evergreen Credit Union helps bring them to the finish line of their goals. Partnerships with our local community members, like Evergreen Credit Union, helps us bring access to financial education to kids at an early age. Get in on the education, and click the link to learn how to inspire your own student to harness their financial literacy by EGCU: https://lnkd.in/gWqkQ4u4