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.
Please note, we encourage you to review all external website materials closely and be mindful that web links may change. Accessing these resources may lead to other non-related content.
Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2024
National Financial Literacy Month
National Financial Literacy Month is an annual campaign dedicated to promoting awareness and education about personal finance. During this time, businesses, nonprofits, education groups, and more come together to highlight the importance of financial literacy and provide resources to help individuals improve their financial knowledge and skills.
Additional Information:
Jump$tart Financial Literacy Month Toolkit
Related Material:
MoneySKILL® Free Personal Finance Course
MoneySKILL® Impact Evaluation Infographic
MoneySKILL® Ambassador Toolkit
Free AFSA Education Foundation Digital Brochures
Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2024
National Social Security Month
National Social Security Month takes place in April and is directed at educating the public about Social Security and its services.
Additional Information:
SSA: National Social Security Month
Related Material:
- Specific Modules:
- 37: Retirement
Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2024
Jump$tart Teen Teach-In
The Jump$tart Teen Teach-In is a national program aimed at connecting high school students studying personal finance with elementary school students to teach a financial lesson.
Additional Information:
Jump$tart Teen Teach-In Resources Page
Related Material:
MoneySKILL® Free Personal Finance Course
AFSA Education Foundation & FCCLA Financial Fitness Lesson Plan
May 6 - May 11, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is dedicated to appreciating and recognizing educators for the hard work that they do. This week is commemorated through school organized events and celebrations, as well as on a smaller scale, where students will usually bring in cards and notes to thank their teachers.
Additional Information:
How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Resources for Teacher Appreciation Week
Related Material:
May 1 - May 31, 2024
Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month focuses on the contributions that older Americans have made to our country. This campaign is designed to encourage older Americans to become more involved with their families and communities, if they are not already, through different yearly themes such as 2024’s theme: Powered by Connection.
Additional Information:
Administration for Community Living – Older Americans Month 2024
National Council on Aging Website
Related Material:
- Specific Modules:
- 37: Retirement
Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2024
Military Consumer Month
Military Consumer Month is an education effort dedicated to protecting and informing military consumers about scams and fraud.
Additional Information:
Related Material:
- Specific Modules
- 33: Identity Theft
Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2024
College Savings Month
College Savings Month is an initiative to inform individuals that saving money for college is one of the most important actions a family can take for their children’s future.
Additional Information:
National Association of State Treasurers: College Savings Month Communications Toolkit (from 2023)
Related Material:
MoneySKILL® Free Personal Finance Course
- Specific Modules:
- 1: The Plans We Have for Our Lives
- 2: Lifetime Plan
- 3: Earned Income and Skill Demand
- 4: Earned Income and Skill Supply
- 22: Savings
- 32: Student Loans
MoneySKILL® Impact Evaluation Infographic
MoneySKILL® Video: Student Loans Module Introduction