SFEPD HBCU Financial Literacy Bowl

The SFEPD HBCU Financial Literacy Bowl is back for 2025! Open to all SFEPD Ambassador programs, teams from participating HBCUs compete in a two-phased challenge to determine who is the most financially savvy.

In the first round, held virtually, 13 teams faced off in a fast-paced financial literacy quiz. After an intense hour of competition, Alabama State University and defending champ Tuskegee University tied for first place, with returning finalist Alabama A&M University finishing close behind in third. These three teams and their faculty advisors will advance to the live championship round at the 17th Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference on Friday, October 17.

Generously sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), the final showdown will feature tough questions, cash prizes, and bragging rights. It’s an exciting event you won’t want to miss!

Impact Study

A 2025 research evaluation by ICF, an independent research firm, found that SFEPD’s tailored financial education programs promote financial well-being and economic mobility for adult participants of all backgrounds.

SFEPD offers a variety of programming, from one-time workshops to a Student Ambassador Program, where college students receive intensive training and teach financial literacy to their peers and communities. Notably, both approaches showed that SFEPD participants significantly outperformed peers on financial knowledge knowledge, confidence, financial well-being, and exhibited more wealth-building behaviors.

Read the full study: sfepd.org/resultsthatmatter

Professional Development Week Recap

SFEPD Student Ambassadors took Professional Development Week by storm, participating in various campus activities from September 23-25. The student ambassadors conducted financial education presentations, participated in a nationwide social media campaign, provided information on the SFEPD Mind Over Money Skills Financial Literacy Certificate and SFEPD Peer Financial Coaching services to their peers, and provided valuable information on getting ready for a first job.

Financial Educators

SFEPD Financial Educators are continuing to spread our mission to enhance financial and economic literacy and to promote the professional development of individuals and communities through our Mind Over Money Skills presentations at HBCUs. Email us today at info@sfepd.org to schedule a presentation on your campus.

Quarterly Talks with Ted

Did you miss Quarterly Talks with Ted: Tax Literacy, featuring Zoe Callaway from Tax Foundation? Click below to watch the replay on YouTube.

Watch the Replay

Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill

SFEPD was honored to participate in Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill this month. The event, hosted by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), brought together several colleagues dedicated to promoting financial education. Thank you to the organizers for hosting such a great event and providing a platform to advance financial literacy.

SFEPD Financial Literacy Leadership Conference

Join a powerful community driving the future of financial literacy!

Discover everything the SFEPD 17th Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference has to offer—engaging workshops, exhibitor and sponsor opportunities, and essential hotel and registration details.

Don’t wait—register today and be part of the movement shaping financial education nationwide!

About The Conference: This year’s event explores the vital connection between financial stability and overall well-being, recognizing that true wealth comes from healthy finances and healthy lives. The conference will feature dynamic keynote and luncheon speakers, engaging concurrent workshops, and an exhibit hall for participants to connect with sponsors, thought leaders, and fellow attendees. Tracks will be tailored for both students and professionals, providing impactful content and practical tools for every stage of personal and professional growth.

Who Should Attend: SFEPD’s Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference is the destination for financial educators, financial professionals, federal and state policymakers, researchers, nonprofits, colleges and universities, students, financial institutions, medical/health organizations, and consumers to advocate for and enhance the financial literacy of Americans of all ages and backgrounds.