The Current State
Today’s Students Are Facing an Economic Reality They Weren’t Prepared For.
Financial stress is the #1 non-academic reason students drop out of college. Most say they’ve never received formal education on managing money, credit, or debt. The result is anxiety, uncertainty, and long-term financial consequences.
stress
70% of college students report
finances as their #1 source of stress.
credit
43% of students don’t know their
credit score.
debt
Student loan debt has surpassed
$1.7 trillion.
Behind these numbers are real students balancing tuition, rent, and hope. They deserve better — and together, we can change this story.