Financial Education
State Treasurer’s Office Financial Literacy Resources for All Ages
Find free financial education tools and programs for students, parents, educators, adults, people with disabilities, and older adults. Explore resources from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office and trusted partners to build money skills, plan ahead, and make informed financial decisions.
Educators and Classroom Teachers
Bring financial literacy into the classroom with free Money Minded Illinois resources, including age-appropriate lessons and activities that help students build strong money skills early.
Young Children and Elementary Students
Introduce children to basic money concepts through simple, engaging resources designed for early learners and primary school students.
Middle School Students
Help junior high school students understand saving, spending, budgeting, and smart financial decision-making through free educational resources.
High School Students
Prepare high school students for real-world financial decisions with resources on budgeting, credit, college costs, financial aid, and responsible borrowing.
Students and Families Paying for College
Find information on FAFSA, scholarships, student loans, college savings, and other ways to plan and pay for college, apprenticeships or even grad school.
Adults Building Financial Wellness
Access free financial wellness tools on credit, debt, housing, retirement planning, budgeting, and everyday money management.
People with Disabilities and Their Families
Learn about financial planning tools, money management resources, and IL ABLE accounts that can help people with disabilities save for disability-related expenses while protecting certain federal benefits.
Older Adults, Retirement, and Fraud Prevention
Explore resources on retirement planning, Social Security, fraud prevention, financial protection, and safe money management for older adults and caregivers.