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Financial Literacy for Youth
The Financial Literacy for Youth initiative will make sure that every public school student can learn how to save and spend money by 2030.
Building Healthy Financial Habits
November 12, 2025: NYC announced a new pilot program to bring safe, affordable banking directly to public school students. The program will introduce in-school banking services to students and their families, provide workshops on best banking practices, and, when possible, connect students to career development opportunities in the financial sector.
June 18, 2025: NYC announced the first 15 public school districts to receive financial educators who will provide students and their families with free counseling and workshops starting this upcoming school year. Financial educators will have specialized skills in leading workshops and trainings as well as experience working with young people and families; they will support teachers and families to foster a financially-healthy environment for all school children.
Additional program updates will be available on this page as we work to expand Financial Literacy for Youth to all school districts by 2030.
Financial Tips for Young Adults
Every student can read DCWP’s Top 10 Tips for Young Consumers to gain information on opening bank accounts, credit scores, college tuition planning, and more. View the Top 10 Tips list.
Saving for College
If you're thinking of getting a higher education, it's important to understand the financial options that are available to you. Read tips on how to choose the right school for you, and what you should consider before taking out student loans.
Financial Literacy for Youth Concept Paper
DCWP has released a concept paper for our Financial Literacy for Youth program. This is a milestone in our progress towards cultivating financially savvy youth by ensuring that every NYC Public School student has access to financial and consumer education programming by 2030.
From Tween to Twentysomething: Helping Young People Secure the Bag
Financial Literacy for Youth was informed by a public forum DCWP held in November 2024 to solicit insights and recommendations from students, families, and experts to address the gaps in financial empowerment education and resources for young adults.