Free financial literacy program for students
Are you ready to equip the next generation with essential life skills? Financial Plus Credit Union is proud to partner with MSU Extension 4-H to present GenMoney, a financial literacy program aimed at bringing valuable financial literacy education to your students! We believe financial literacy is crucial for students to make informed decisions and build a secure future.
GenMoney empowers young minds with practical knowledge about budgeting, saving, investing, and more, setting them up for lifelong success. Partner with us to inspire financial confidence and pave the way for a smarter, more financially fit generation!
Turn-key curriculum and a $10 reward!*
Participating schools receive curriculum through CLOVER by 4-H
- Flexible Options. Schools have their choice to:
- Teach it Yourself: Receive all the resources you need to lead the course in your classroom.
- Expert Instruction: Request a skilled educator from MSU Extension 4-H to teach the course for you.
Incentives for students:
- Real-World Experience: Students will gain practical skills and knowledge about personal finance.
- Exclusive Offer: Upon completion of the program, each student can open a Savings Account with Financial Plus Credit Union and receive a $10 deposit to kickstart their savings journey!
Get started by filling out the form below:
Gain access to a variety of topics, including:
Budgeting and Planning
Understand your current financial picture, prioritize expenses, and plan for the future.
Banking Basics
Navigate the world of banking by learning about savings and checking accounts, interest and dividends, and more!
Introduction to Investments
Discover the power of investing and evaluate a variety of options available.
SMART Money Goals
Learn how set goals using the SMART goal framework in order to set yourself up for financial success.
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Empowering students to take control of their learning
Participating schools receive turn-key curriculum through CLOVER, which helps with building confidence, creativity, and life skills in leadership and resiliency to help them thrive, today and tomorrow.
Your questions, answered.
What grade levels are eligible for GenMoney?
GenMoney is targeted for middle school or high school students. If you work with a different grade level and are interested in ways that we can help provide financial literacy to your students, reach out to Derek Lewis at dlewis@myfpcu.com to start the discussion today.
Are there any costs associated with participating in the GenMoney program?
No, the program is offered at no cost to participating schools. All resources and instruction options are provided completely free of charge!
How does the $10 deposit work for students?
During the program, each student will have the opportunity to open a Savings account with Financial Plus Credit Union. Upon completion, students will then receive a $10 deposit to start their savings journey.*
What is MSU Extension 4-H?
Offering a diverse range of topics and interest areas, 4-H is the largest youth development organization in Michigan. From program areas ranging from science and technology to clothing and textiles, and so much more, 4-H provides fun, educational opportunities that empower young people with skills to lead for a lifetime and become the foundation for future success.
Who can schools contact for more information or to sign up?
Schools can contact Derek Lewis, our Financial Wellness Specialist, directly at 810-600-4324 or by email at dlewis@myfpcu.com for more information or to sign up. Or, simply fill out the questionnaire above with your information and we will reach out to you to get the conversation started!
Solutions for every aspect of life
*Must be new savings account relationship to receive $10 deposit. While supplies last. $10 deposit subject to 1099-MISC. Cash deposit will be made into savings account within seven business days of account opening. See Credit Union for complete details.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The university resides on land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.