Empowering individuals with financial knowledge is at the heart of the AFSA Education Foundation’s mission. We also know, however, how challenging it can be to find the right resources for your network of learners. The events listing below includes information about a variety of national awareness campaigns that highlight specific personal finance education needs, such as protecting yourself against identity theft, planning for retirement, understanding student loans, and more. These campaigns are opportunities to participate in a national conversation around the importance of financial education and often offer educational toolkits and additional learning and teaching resources. For each event listing, we have included links to external resources available in the public space with more information as well as a listing of free AFSA Education Foundation materials that complement each campaign’s goals. You can also find more information about how to promote the AFSA Education Foundation’s resources, including MoneySKILL, within our MoneySKILL Ambassador toolkit.
 
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Identity Theft Awareness Week is a week at the end of January dedicated to raising awareness about the risks and consequences of identity theft, as well as how to recover from it.

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MoneySKILL® Free Personal Finance Course

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    • 33: Identity Theft

Financial Aid Awareness Month takes place in February and is a campaign focused on providing crucial information about financial aid at the national, state, and local level. It aims to educate individuals about the different types of financial aid and encourages individuals to explore and maximize aid opportunities.

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MoneySKILL® Free Personal Finance Course

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    • 32: Student Loans

MoneySKILL® Impact Evaluation

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and its importance for all students of all ages. Personal finance education is a critical part of almost any career preparation program. This month provides an opportunity for schools, businesses, and communities to showcase CTE programs and their contributions in preparing students for workforce competitiveness and successful careers.

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Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE): CTE Month 

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