Closing the Financial Knowledge Gap Nationwide

Financial literacy support for K-12 educators

Through grants, an employee-led Financial Literacy Service Corps, and strategic partnerships, Synchrony is equipping teachers, students, employees and communities with the tools to make smarter financial decisions, creating a ripple effect that will shape America’s economic future.

How the program works:

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Synchrony Financial Literacy Labs

Synchrony Financial Literacy Labs are dedicated learning spaces designed to make personal finance feel tangible, relevant and interactive for teens in 10 high schools across the country.

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Financial Literacy Service Corps

Our employee-led train-the-trainer model is designed to provide Synchrony employees with the tools necessary to help ignite passion for financial literacy in their communities. Employees partner directly with community organizations to deliver interactive, practical financial literacy workshops and lessons, equipping students with the real-world skills necessary to build a secure financial future.

Free Financial Counseling for America’s Teachers

Synchrony is investing in the teachers helping our students by providing free financial counseling services specifically for U.S. public school teachers through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and Operation HOPE. Eligible teachers can access these resources at the links below:

National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC): Founded in 1951, the NFCC is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to improving people’s financial well-being. With more than 1,200 NFCC-certified credit counselors serving 50 states and all U.S. territories, eligible teachers can connect directly with an NFCC counselor for personalized, one-on-one guidance, whether that’s managing student loan debt, navigating housing challenges, or creating a structured debt repayment plan. Get started at https://www.nfcc.org/synchrony-empowering-financial-futures

Operation HOPE: Since its inception 1992, Operation HOPE’s mission has been to expand economic opportunity, making free enterprise work for everyone. Eligible teachers can connect directly with an Operation HOPE financial wellbeing coach. Coaches will meet with teachers individually to go over their personal goals, whether they want to improve credit, reduce debt, manage money, or build wealth. Get started here: https://operationhope.org/synchrony-empowering-financial-futures/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empowering Financial Futures?

Empowering Financial Futures is Synchrony’s philanthropic program, under Education as an Equalizer, equipped teachers, students, employees and communities with tools to make smarter financial decisions through grants, an employee-led Financial Literacy Service Corps and strategic partnerships.

How much has Synchrony committed to Empowering Financial Futures?

Synchrony has committed a total of $3 million as part of Empowering Financial Futures since it’s launch in September of 2025. This includes $2 million in grants and in-kind donations announced in April 2026, building on the $1 million over two years commitment announced in September of 2025.

Who does the program support?

Empowering Financial Futures supports K-12 public school teachers and educators as well as schools and community organizations involved in personal finance education. It also supports communities through volunteer-led workshops and partner programming. Teacher-specific counseling resources are offered to eligible U.S. public school teachers through NFCC and Operation HOPE.

Which nonprofit organizations partner with Empowering Financial Futures?

Empowering Financial Futures partners include the Council for Economic Education (CEE), DonorsChoose, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy®, Operation HOPE, Connecticut Financial Scholars (CTFS), Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County, and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) (for teacher counseling services).

What are Synchrony’s Financial Literacy Labs?

Synchrony Financial Literacy Labs are dedicated learning spaces inside public high schools designed to help teachers bring personal finance lessons to life. Labs are intended to include interactive tools like monitors, a stock ticker, games, and modern money resources, alongside teacher training, coaching, and curriculum support for selected teachers.

How are Financial Literacy Lab schools selected?

Financial Literacy Labs are planned for 10 public high schools near Synchrony offices, many connected to Synchrony through existing community partnerships. Building on these established relationships helps support the long-term sustainability of the labs and programming, while proximity supports employee volunteer engagement, including guest teaching through Synchrony’s Financial Literacy Service Corps. Finally, we evaluate the school’s readiness to implement a dedicated personal finance learning space and partner-supported training.

What is Synchrony’s Financial Literacy Service Corps?

The Financial Literacy Service Corps is an employee-led, volunteer-powered train-the-trainer model. Synchrony employees learn to facilitate personal finance workshops in schools, community centers, with business partners, and through local community organizations—aiming to simplify finance and show how everyday choices like budgeting can open doors to opportunity.

How can eligible teachers get free financial counseling or coaching?

Eligible U.S. public school teachers can access free, one-on-one support through two partner links. NFCC connects teachers with credit counselors, and Operation HOPE provides financial wellbeing coaching. Start here: https://www.nfcc.org/synchrony-empowering-financial-futures and https://operationhope.org/synchrony-empowering-financial-futures/