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.

We are eager to hear from those in the youth development, financial literacy and financial empowerment sectors! Please share the concept paper, and submit any feedback or responses via PASSPort under the Financial Literacy for Youth Concept Paper (030876). All comments and feedback regarding this Concept Paper are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026.

If you or your organization are not registered in PASSPort please visit the Mayor's Office of Contract Services page to register. Please note that any responses sent to DCWP cannot be accepted.

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.