EVERFI, the leader in powering digital financial education in K-12 public schools across the United States and Puerto Rico, today announced that it has been selected as one of two vetted high school financial education resources for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), the nation’s largest school district. The selection was based on findings from a recent multi-stakeholder review of financial education curricula conducted by NYCPS.
“While New York State doesn’t currently require financial literacy for graduation, New York City Public Schools took it upon themselves to rigorously evaluate resources to make sure their students get the financial education they deserve,” said Ray Martinez, CEO, EVERFI. “It speaks volumes about New York City’s commitment to preparing students for the financial realities of life after high school. We’re honored to be one of just two high school programs vetted through this process and remain steadfastly committed to serving teachers and students across the city.”
As of summer 2025, 29 states require a standalone personal finance course to be completed for high school graduation. This number has been steadily increasing in recent years as more states recognize the importance of financial literacy for students’ long-term success. While several bills are actively being considered with regard to financial education for high school students in New York State, currently no mandate exists.
However, in New York City Public Schools, all students who are part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs (over 290 programs citywide) must take a Career and Financial Management course, which includes roughly 30 hours of personal finance education. Further, 135 NYCPS high schools have implemented FutureReadyNYC, which focuses on creating high growth career pathways and offers a stand-alone personal finance course or embeds this coursework in career-connected courses.
“Financial education is foundational to our vision that every student graduates ready for college, career, and life,” said Jane Martínez Dowling, Chief of Student Pathways, New York City Public Schools. “We are committed to ensuring all students have the knowledge, tools, and preparation necessary to navigate financial decisions with confidence. By expanding access to high-quality resources across our system, we increase schools’ capacity to support students in building strong plans and meaningful pathways to their futures.”
Since 2008, EVERFI has provided no-cost financial education to students and schools across the country in coordination with private-sector organizations. These courses are made possible through the generosity of banks, credit unions, and financial institutions that sponsor access in their communities. Today, EVERFI’s programs are used in over 21,000 schools nationwide, helping millions of students each year gain the skills needed to manage money, avoid debt, and plan for their futures. Learn more about sponsoring financial literacy education in schools by visiting everfi.com/sponsorship.
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