EverFi survey shows 79% of parents trust banks more if they fund school financial education
BLKB•Access to instruction remains uneven across states
Access remained uneven despite 30 states requiring a standalone course; 63% knew local requirements; 61% said their child received instruction.
Support for personal finance requirements remains high
88% backed requiring personal finance for high school graduation; 87% ranked money skills as important as core subjects.
Parent survey points to demand for school financial education
EverFi’s Aug. 11, 2026 parent survey flagged rising demand for school financial education, creating a potential growth lane for bank-funded classroom programs.
79% of parents said they would trust a financial institution more if it provided financial education; 76% said institutions should give back locally.
