Financial Education

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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.

Parents and Caregivers Teaching Kids About Money

Find practical tips, reading lists, and activities to help parents and caregivers talk with children about saving, spending, and building good money habits.

Get Money Tips for Parents and Caregivers

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.

Explore Financial Literacy Resources for Educators

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.

Learn How to Pay and Save for College

Adults Building Financial Wellness

Access free financial wellness tools on credit, debt, housing, retirement planning, budgeting, and everyday money management.

Explore Adult Financial Wellness Resources

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.

Find Financial Resources for People with Disabilities

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.

View Retirement and Fraud Prevention Resources