We believe access to financial and entrepreneurship education is critical to overcoming systemic economic barriers.

Without adequate financial education, students are more likely to struggle with debt, financial stress and limited economic mobility. In Philadelphia, less than 20% of public high schools offered a personal finance class in the 2021-22 school year.

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Our Impact
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We are proud to be connecting Philadelphia high school students with financial knowledge that will help them build a more secure and prosperous future.

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Our Programs

In School Learning

Our free programs teach students essential skills like budgeting, banking, credit, college financing, insurance, investing, entrepreneurship, career development and more.

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Internships & Work-force Development

Students gain real-world experience and professional skills through paid summer opportunities at corporate host sites and universities.

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Adult Financial Empowerment

Free six-week workshops designed for school staff, parents, and caregivers that cover essential financial topics.

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By equipping students with essential financial skills, we empower them to build a more secure and prosperous future.

Graduates of high schools with guaranteed financial education save an average of $1,300 in high-interest private debt per student.

Graduates of high schools with guaranteed financial education are 21% less likely to carry a balance on a credit card while in college, submit the FAFSA 3.5% more often, and use subsidized student loans 13% more often

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What Volunteers Are Saying

"The level of engagement from the students extends beyond the classroom material, touching on real-life applications in a profound way. It is evident that this program does more than just educate—it inspires and integrates into students' personal ambitions and homes, providing valuable life lessons beyond traditional learning. "

Zane Hamid, TIFF Advisory Services (PFS Volunteer)

Events & News

February 17, 2024

You can put a price tag on the value of a personal finance education: $100,000

February 22, 2021

New nonprofit Philadelphia Financial Scholars will expand access to financial literacy and entrepreneurship education

September 11, 2022

Nearly 500k High Schoolers will Receive Life-Changing Personal Finance Education Funded by a Grant from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand and Implemented with Next Gen Personal Finance

September 23, 2022

New nonprofit Philadelphia Financial Scholars receives grant to offer financial literacy courses at 19 Philly public schools

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PFS partners with schools to give students and families knowledge and confidence to achieve lasting financial empowerment.

We believe access to financial and entrepreneurship education is critical to overcoming systemic economic barriers.

Our ImpactIn Philadelphia

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