Financial Literacy and Education Programs
Our mission at ELFI, Inc. is to be the guide to financial wellness and educational empowerment for the communities we serve. Scroll to learn about our financial literacy and education programs.
Financial Literacy Programs
ELFI, Inc. empowers students in Tennessee with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their financial future.
ELFI, Inc. Financial Scholars Program – for high school students in Tennessee
ELFI, Inc. provides the EverFi – Financial EducationTM interactive digital financial literacy program to local students at no cost to the students, schools, or taxpayers.
The eight-hour web-based program uses the latest in new media technology to bring complex financial concepts to life for today’s digital generation. Topics include credit scores, insurance, credit cards, student loans, mortgages, taxes, stocks, savings, 401(k)s and other critical concepts that map to national financial literacy standards. Additionally, students who successfully complete the course are awarded certification in financial literacy, a valuable mark of distinction on college applications and resumes.
ELFI, Inc. Tennessee Board of Regents Financial Wellness Sponsorship – for college students in Tennessee
ELFI, Inc. provides the EverFi – Financial Wellness™ financial education platform to students attending Tennessee Board of Regents institutions at no cost to the students, schools, or taxpayers.
This financial education platform is designed to empower students with skills to understand their finances within and beyond the college experience.
Topics include:
- Student loan repayment options and responsibilities
- Understanding and managing financial aid
- Comprehending spending, banking, and credit decisions
- Managing school expenses and avoiding unnecessary debt
- Setting long term savings goals
- Understanding credit scores, mortgages, and investing
- Managing a budget and differentiating “needs” from “wants”