Kids, Teens & Young Adults
These fun learning resources are great for classroom assignments or home use. Created specifically for kids, teens, and young adults who want to learn about money, financial capability skills, and for people who want to guide them toward a prosperous financial future.
Young Children (K-5th grade)
Sesame Street Finances
- For Grades K-2
- Bilingual multimedia program created to help families share experiences in developing financial basics that will impact their children now and in the future
PBS Learning Media
- For Grades K-12+
- Teachers can set up a virtual classroom or students can sign up on their own
- All kinds of learning opportunities and lessons (not just about money)
- Type “money” into the search box, then choose a subject from the list on the left (we recommend choosing “science” for videos about money and the environment)
35 Ways To Teach Kids About Money
- For K-6 students
- Links to lots of different websites plus hands-on activities and worksheets
- Resources are not sponsored and may have ads; we do not recommend signing up for any offers
Middle School & High School
FoolProof Academy
Financial Literacy for Middle School & Homeschool Students
- Teacher, parent, or mentor must register before students can use the platform
- Interesting, interactive conversations, animation, and text lessons created by students for students
- Students learn about money, financial responsibility, and how to be a skeptical, cautious consumer
- Free with no ads
Banzai
- Free, no spam or ads, sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union
- Treat students to fun lessons about real-world money situations, like getting a paycheck, paying bills, and reading a checking account statement
- Teachers: register and create virtual classrooms for students to join
- Choose Banzai Junior for middle school students, Banzai Teen for high school students, and Banzai Plus for more advanced students.
- Banzai Internet Safety (9-13 years): Learn how to protect yourself and your money from internet scams with this fun, online game.
PBS Learning Media
- For Grades K-12+
- Teachers can set up a virtual classroom or students can sign up on their own
- All kinds of learning opportunities and lessons (not just about money)
- Type “money” into the search box, then choose a subject from the list on the left (we recommend choosing “science” for videos about money and the environment)
College, Credit Scores & More
AnnualCreditReport.com
Dispel the mysteries of credit scores and credit reports by ordering and learning about your own reports from the three nationwide credit bureaus:
- Experian
- Equifax
- TransUnion
A high level of security on this site shields your personal information from potential fraud and identity theft.
CFPB.gov | Paying for College
- Learn how to choose a student loan that’s right for you, your rights and responsibilities as a student borrower, how to manage money during school, and how to submit a complaint about a student loan-related issue.
- Try the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet to compare financial aid packages so you can make informed decisions on where to attend college.
U.S. Department of Education | FederalStudentAid
- Get information about federal student loans you have now, or learn about different types of federal financial aid you might qualify for to help pay for college or career school.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), get FAFSA deadlines for your state, and learn important steps in the financial aid process, including student loan repayment options and deadlines, and how to get help if you’ve fallen behind on payments.
Talk to a Student Loan Counselor
Whether you have questions about applying for student loans, want to know your repayment options, or if you’re struggling to make payments, a GreenPath Loan Counselor can give you expert, unbiased information for free.