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Launched by OFE, the Financial Education Network (FEN) is a dynamic partnership of financial education providers. A cornerstone of FEN is an easy-to-search online directory of financial education classes, workshops, hotlines and one-on-one counseling services in New York City.

Please read more about the FEN directory before you begin your search.

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More about the FEN directory:
Indexed by the OFE team, financial education offerings cover a variety of money topics to help you with your finances, from opening a bank account to saving for retirement. An overview of the Program Types is below.

Class: A class is a group session taught by an instructor. It involves meeting on a regular basis for a set amount of time, usually several weeks or months. In each class, the instructor may use presentations, activities and discussion to help you learn about financial topics. Classes may also involve homework and out-of-class assignments. Many of the classes listed in the directory are on a beginner's level, but there are advanced courses available. Be sure to ask the provider about any prerequisites before signing up for a class.

Counseling: Counseling involves a one-on-one meeting with a financial education provider. During your individual session, you may discuss a variety of financial topics and receive advice on developing and reaching financial goals.

Hotline: A hotline is a telephone number you can call for help with a specific financial issue. Many of the hotlines in the directory are staffed by legal and financial experts to answer your questions and some are even available 24 hours a day.

Workshop: A workshop is a group event taught by an instructor that focuses on a specific topic. Many workshops are one-time events, but some providers may offer a series of workshops.

Only organizations that meet the following requirements are included in the directory:

Provided financial education or counseling in the past 12 months.
Is an established nonprofit, for-profit, or government entity providing financial education or counseling at low or no cost.
Is in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

IMPORTANT:
Please contact providers first to schedule a visit.
Although OFE works with providers to ensure that listings in the Financial Education Network directory reflect accurate and current information, we strongly encourage you to contact providers directly to confirm program schedules and details.

To start your financial education journey, click here to launch the FEN directory