In honor of Financial Literacy Month, the Georgia Department of Education is announcing a partnership with Everfi to share free personal finance resources with school districts.

Made possible through connections between cross-sector sponsors and Everfi's nonprofit partners, Georgia school districts can access research-informed, digital financial education courses at no cost.

The courses equip students with practical skills such as saving, budgeting, credit management, investing, and long-term planning, ensuring they graduate better prepared to manage their financial futures. Schools and districts can directly access the courses here.

"Personal financial literacy is so important, and every student deserves access to practical, real-world financial education," State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. "By making high-quality resources available to our schools at no cost, we're supporting educators and helping ensure students are building the skills they need to make confident, informed choices about their futures."

These free digital courses, available statewide, feature interactive, self-paced instruction and allow educators to incorporate financial education across grade levels.

"For more than 15 years, we've been proud to support Georgia educators with access to high‑quality financial education that helps students build confidence and prepare for life beyond the classroom," said Ray Martinez, CEO of Everfi. "During Financial Literacy Month, we're reminded that when education is paired with strong community partnerships, it can strengthen students' futures and the communities they call home."

Nearly 600 Georgia schools serving more than 237,000 students are already using these free resources.

"Financial literacy lessons helped me understand things like budgeting, credit, and saving in ways that actually apply to my life," a Houston County High School student said. "It made me feel more confident about handling money after graduation."

April is officially recognized as Financial Literacy Month in Georgia, a statewide observance that highlights the importance of financial capability and expands access to meaningful financial education opportunities for students and families.

As students gain earlier access to financial tools – including mobile banking, digital payment platforms, and investing apps – education must keep pace. Recent national research shows that while many students are already using financial products, a majority report feeling underprepared to manage budgets, build credit, or recognize financial risk. High‑quality financial education plays a critical role in bridging this gap, helping turn access into confidence, responsibility, and long‑term financial stability.

Additional Personal Finance Efforts in Georgia Schools

GaDOE is committed to expanding personal finance education and opportunities for Georgia students. This year, all graduating seniors statewide received a copy of The Talk (About Money): A Young Adult's Guide to the One Decision That Changes Everything by Dale Alexander, a Georgia native and Certified Financial Planner. This effort was supported through a private donation from The Alexander Family Charitable Fund, with no taxpayer funds used.

In 2021, Georgia updated its high school economics course to significantly expand the amount of personal finance instruction every Georgia student receives.

During the revised course, which is required for all Georgia high school students, students learn about managing and balancing budgets; understanding and building credit; protecting against identity theft and consumer protections; and understanding tax forms, student loan applications, and pay stubs. Students also receive a foundation in the fundamentals of economic decision-making, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics, with a specific focus on how they can apply that knowledge to their own personal finances.

These initiatives are aligned to Georgia's Student Bill of Rights, which focuses on students' right to be prepared for life – to read and communicate effectively, to master and apply math, to solve real-world problems, and to make informed financial decisions.