As part of National Financial Literacy Month in April, Riverside County joined together to launch a series of FREE workshops to support K-12 students, families, and educators that will now be offered here on-demand.

Advanced Algebra With Financial Applications: Options for Students who Need 3-4 Years of Math 

Audience: High School Educators

For some students, Math III, Algebra 2, and Precalculus are often daunting options. Join this session to learn the key components of a full-year, ‘C’ level UC-approved course with a prerequisite of Math I/Algebra 1. Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications helps students gain critical financial literacy skills they need as adults— this course is really for ALL students! This course is also written to meet the requirements of an "Algebra 2" discipline to assist students in meeting A-G CSU requirements.

 Altura Credit Union Educational Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

From solving the mystery of credit reports to raising money-smart kids, Altura Credit Union can host educational workshops at your school site to support your financial literacy needs. During this session participants will learn about the various workshops available for students and families which are offered in both English and Spanish. 

Altura Credit Union Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports Presentation

FAFSA and CA Dream Act as a High School Graduation Requirement: Ensuring all students have access and opportunities to a post-secondary education

Audience: High School Educators

Governor Newsom has included FAFSA or CA Dream Act submission as a requirement in his K-12 and Higher Education budget proposal. Assembly member Eloise Gomez Reyes has also proposed similar legislation in AB 469, which just received unanimous support from the Assembly Education Committee. This webinar showcases two Riverside County school districts who have implemented financial aid application completion as a graduation requirement.

Learn the latest information on the current policy/budget proposal, hear from district leaders first-hand about their journey to making FAFSA completion a graduation requirement, best practices for completion with high schools that are leading the state, and leave with an understanding on the impact this systemic policy can mean for students and college affordability. 

FAFSA and CA Dream Act Webinar Presentation Slides
Governor's K-12 and Higher Education Budget Proposal

College Affordability and Planning with Sallie Mae workshop

Audience: Students and Families

In this session, we will share tools and resources to help students and families plan and pay for college. We will also provide insight into the attitudes towards college and how to pay for it. Learn about saving for college, selecting a school and determining cost, the FAFSA, and understanding the various types of financial aid. 

This presentation will also be offered in Spanish. / Esta presentación también se ofrecerá en español.

En esta sesión, compartiremos herramientas y recursos para ayudar a los estudiantes y sus familias a planificar y pagar la universidad. También brindaremos información sobre las actitudes hacia la universidad y cómo pagarla. Obtenga información sobre cómo ahorrar para la universidad, seleccionar una escuela y determinar el costo, la solicitude de FAFSA y comprender los distintos tipos de ayuda financiera.

College Affordability and Planning with Sallie Mae Presentation

Sallie Mae: Financial Literacy Educational Resources

Audience: Middle and High School Educators

Financial planning for life after high school should not begin after graduation. Join us for a presentation which covers FREE financial literacy tools and resources, available to educators and families, to help support and prepare students as they embark on their higher education journey.

Sallie Mae: Financial Literacy Educational Resources Powerpoint

Scholarships: Securing Free Money for College

Audience: Students and Families

Scholarships can be a huge help to college-bound students and their families, but many don’t know where to find them, or how to apply. During this session students and families will learn key tips on applying for scholarships, how to create a winning scholarship essay, and more.

Scholarships: Securing Free Money Sallie Mae Presentation

The Lasting Impact of Early Exposure to Financial Literacy

Audience: Students and Families

In order to truly prepare students for the real world, early engagement in financial literacy is vital. EVERFI has developed Vault: Understanding Money with a focus on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills that build toward better financial health. Vault leverages real-life scenarios and game-based learning to assess and certify students in a variety of critical skills like budgeting, needs versus wants, and career planning. Teachers will leave this session fully set up to implement 1 to 5, fifteen-minute lessons in a way that promotes financial responsibility for life. All EVERFI resources are available at no cost.

The Lasting Impact of Early Exposure to Financial Literacy Everfi Presentation

Why Middle School is the Right Time to Talk Financial Wellness 

Audience: Students and Families

Middle school students are busy developing career aspirations and entrepreneurial skills. However, most don’t have the money management prowess they need to make smart choices with their income. EVERFI’s digital resources, FutureSmart and Venture, empower students through story-based narratives and interactive exercises. Teachers will leave this session fully set up to implement 1 to 11, thirty-minute lessons in a way that promotes career & financial capability for life. All EVERFI resources are available at no cost.

Why Middle School is the Right Time to Talk Financial Wellness Presentation Slides

Teaching Financial Literacy Outside the Classroom

Audience: Students and Families

Engaging Students (And Their Families!) in Financial Literacy In order to truly prepare students for the real world, early engagement in financial literacy is vital. During this session, we will review FREE digital financial literacy resources available to use at home, including Vault: Understanding Money (3rd-5th grade), FutureSmart (6th-8th grade), and EVERFI Financial Literacy (9th-12th grade). Each lesson leverages interactive & game-based learning to engage students in a variety of critical life skills like budgeting, needs versus wants, and career planning with the use of real-life scenarios. During this session, families and community members will set up accounts so their own students can explore the lessons!

Teaching Financial Literacy Outside the Classroom Presentation

Money Matters: Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum for Students

Audience: District and Site Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Social Studies, Math and CTE Leaders

Financial education is more than dollars and cents. It is about establishing better spending habits, instilling confidence, and equipping the next generation with the skills to pursue big financial goals. Join us to learn how EVERFI’s free Financial Literacy Suite of supplemental resources may fit your district's initiatives and content area standards. EVERFI’s lesson library offers digital financial education lessons for grades 4 through 12. Each program offers a range of scenario-based activities, allowing students to put their saving, spending, and financial planning skills to practice in a real-world context. EVERFI will provide an overview of the digital programs, discuss best practices for training educators, provide examples of how to incorporate lessons into curriculum, and how to set up your district for single-sign-on.

Money Matters: Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum for Students Presentation