NCBA Foundation · Financial Literacy
Bankers in Schools
Bring real-world financial education into North Carolina classrooms. Bankers in Schools connects local banking professionals with students for engaging lessons in budgeting, financial literacy and responsible money management.
How It Works
Four Steps. One Meaningful Visit.
Bankers in Schools is designed to make volunteering simple. NCBA provides the resources—you bring your experience, your community connections and a willingness to help students build stronger financial habits.
01
Sign Up
Register your interest with NCBA to receive program information, curriculum resources and details for the 2026 Bankers in Schools program.
02
Connect With a School
Reach out to a local school in your community and coordinate a classroom session during Bankers in Schools week.
03
Prepare Your Lesson
Use the curriculum provided by NCBA, or mix and match it with financial education resources your bank already uses to create the right lesson for your students.
04
Go Teach
Visit the classroom, make financial literacy engaging and help students connect everyday decisions with real-world money skills. Take pictures—we’d love to see them.
Ready to participate? Complete the 2026 registration and NCBA will send you the information you need to get started.
Register Interest ↗Curriculum & Resources
Everything You Need to Teach.
You don’t have to build a financial literacy lesson from scratch. Start with the Bankers in Schools overview, then download the curriculum and classroom materials you need for your visit.
Start Here · 5-Minute Overview
Welcome to Bankers in Schools
Get a quick introduction to the Bankers in Schools curriculum and how the classroom activity works before planning your presentation.
Teaching Toolkit
Download Your Materials
Use the core Dollar Decisions activity or adapt your presentation with additional lesson options for your classroom.
Want even more classroom material? The FDIC’s Money Smart program provides additional financial education resources that can complement your Bankers in Schools lesson.
Explore Money Smart ?Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Head to the Classroom.
From scheduling your visit to choosing a lesson, here are answers to the most common questions about participating in Bankers in Schools.
Who can participate in Bankers in Schools?
Bankers from across North Carolina are invited to volunteer their time and expertise. Schools and classrooms can participate across grade levels, with financial concepts adapted to suit the students.
How do I get involved in the 2026 program?
Start by registering your interest with NCBA. Participating bankers then connect with local schools to schedule their classroom sessions. NCBA provides curriculum and program information to help you prepare.
How long is a typical classroom session?
Most sessions run approximately 30–45 minutes, but the program is flexible. Coordinate with the teacher to adjust the timing or format to fit the classroom’s schedule and needs.
Does it cost anything to participate?
No. Bankers in Schools is provided as a free public service through the NCBA and participating member banks.
What should I teach?
NCBA provides the Bankers in Schools curriculum and the interactive Dollar Decisions activity. You’re also welcome to mix and match those materials with financial education resources your bank already uses.
Everything we’ve assembled for volunteers is available in the teaching toolkit above.
What do students get from the program?
Students get practical financial knowledge directly from professionals who work with money every day. The interactive format helps connect ideas like budgeting, income, expenses and financial choices to situations they can understand and use.
What do bankers get from participating?
Volunteers strengthen relationships with their communities, help students develop useful financial skills and have an opportunity to demonstrate the role local bankers play beyond the walls of the bank.
Where can I find additional financial literacy resources?
Several organizations provide additional classroom-ready financial education resources that can complement your Bankers in Schools lesson.
Questions About Bankers in Schools?
We’re Here to Help You Get Into the Classroom.
Have a question about participating, coordinating with a school or using the program materials? Reach out to Hillary for help with Bankers in Schools.
