Nurturing Economic Empowerment Through Financial Education Across Idaho

The Idaho Financial Educators Council’s mission is rooted in providing people with the knowledge and guidance they need to foster greater financial well-being.

To this end, we provide complimentary resources, advocacy campaigns, and local personal support to build scalable financial wellness initiatives throughout Idaho.

Strengthening Idaho with Sustainable Economic Empowerment Programming

The mission of the Idaho Financial Educators Council℠ is to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that have a real impact on people’s lives at the community level. To accomplishing this mission, we focus on these 3 Pillars:

Pillar 1: Increase Access & Develop Sustainable Financial Education Programming.

Organizations – We provide resources, training, personnel, and support to build scalable financial wellness programming.

Individuals & Families – Resources and courses are provided for those seeking to improve their own finances and/or teach their kids about money.

Pillar 2: Raise Awareness for Economic Empowerment through Financial Education.

Advocacy Promotion Campaigns – We promote the adoption of financial literacy into schools, getting families involved in teaching kids about money, and encouraging individuals to improve their knowledge.

Local Financial Education Data – Conducting and curating Idaho-specific personal finance research to share with stakeholders across the education and media sectors.

Pillar 3: Develop Relationships to Deploy and Sustain Community Financial Wellness.

Combat Financial Illiteracy – This is a crucial moment for our country and its citizens. And financial literacy is the key to addressing one of this country’s top crises.

Grassroots Movement – Join us in the movement to help our community work toward greater financial independence and security. We welcome everyone. Here are a few ways you can join.

Join The Movement

Beneficiaries
Receivers of resources & support.

Supporters
Promote the campaign across the community.

Join Advisory Board
Community leaders of local & state chapters.

Why We Are Uniquely Positioned to Serve

The Idaho Financial Educators Council℠ is a state chapter of the National Financial Educators Council®. The National Chapter is well-qualified to support our initiatives here across the state of Idaho – they bring:

Accreditation

As an IACET Accredited Provider, the NFEC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Social Impact

As a Certified B Corporation, the NFEC meets the highest standards for socially responsible commerce, using the power of business to build more sustainable economies.

Standards

The NFEC set industry standards for the financial education and financial coaching industry.

NFEC Financial Literacy Standard Alignment Verified

Our Local Champions Across Idaho Make this Possible

Local champions ensure that financial education programming, resources and data are provided complimentary to individuals and organizations throughout Idaho.

Idaho Financial Literacy

Idaho exhibits its dedication to helping people and groups across the Gem State by giving them access to materials and resources that will improve Idaho financial literacy. The Idaho Financial Educators Council℠ leads this Idaho financial literacy campaign, which is a part of a nationwide effort that provides personal finance education resources to build money management capability around the country. Supporters in the Gem State believe the Idaho financial literacy movement will make both the state and its communities stronger.

Complimentary Financial Literacy Resources

Financial Education Framework and Standards

Personal Finance eLearning Center

Live Presentation Materials

Financial Literacy Testing

Idaho Financial Literacy Legislation & Educational Stats

The Idaho state profile compiled by CCD (The Common Core of Data) at the National Center for Education Statistics (2014-2015) places Idaho well below the national average in total number of schools (745 vs. 1,972), students (290,885 vs. 986,521), and teachers (15,609 vs. 61,418). Idaho’s pupil-to-teacher ratio is somewhat higher than the U.S. average (18.64 vs. 16.06).

At present, Idaho is not considering any legislation related to financial literacy education in its publicly-supported schools.

Idaho Financial Capability Stats

72%

Average Score of 71.81% to Date

71%

Percentage of Passing [70%] Scores to Date

0
Participants

National Financial Capability Stats

64%

Average Score of 64.26% to Date

49%

Percentage of Passing [70%] Scores to Date

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Participants

About the Idaho Financial Educators Council℠

The Idaho Financial Educators Council℠ spearheads the financial literacy movement in Idaho, as part of its collaboration since 2017 with the National Financial Educators Council® (NFEC®). The Idaho Financial Educators Council℠ and NFEC are partnering to build community-based efforts that successfully accomplish shared objectives for financial education.

National Financial Educators Council, State Financial Literacy Standards
National Financial Educators Council, State Chapters