What is Finance in 40?

Finance in 40 is an initiative designed to help students explore financial literacy skills in a standard 40-minute class period during Financial Literacy Awareness Month. Through Finance in 40, we aim to advocate for more access to financial education in schools and inspire financially savvy future generations.

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How to participate

1

Register

Let us know you’re joining in and enter for a chance to win $500 in DonorsChoose credits

2

Choose an activity

Plan your lesson using one of the four activities below on Credit, Paying for College, Entrepreneurship, or Insurance

3

Deliver your lesson

Lead students through the interactive experience and post photos or videos using #Financein40 and @nextgenpf

4

Celebrate

Print certificates of completion for your students and keep an eye on your inbox to see if your class won a prize!

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Confirm your IT department in advance to make sure students can access games on their devices.

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Play, Learn, and Level Up Your Finance Skills in 40 Minutes

Choose from our pre-created lesson plans that fit perfectly into your bell schedule!

LESSON 1

shady sam lesson

CREDIT

Students are in the “driver’s seat” as they make decisions to get to and through college.

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40 MIN

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LESSON 2

payback lesson

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Students are in the “driver’s seat” as they make decisions to get to and through college.

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40 MIN

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LESSON 3

uber game lesson

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Students are in the “driver’s seat” as they make decisions to get to and through college.

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40 MIN

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LESSON 4

bummer lesson

INSURANCE

Students are in the “driver’s seat” as they make decisions to get to and through college.

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40 MIN

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Choose from our pre-created lesson plans that fit perfectly into your bell schedule!

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NGPF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Educate. Engage. Empower.
April 5, 2025

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with NGPF! Join us for sessions designed to expand your financial knowledge, explore engaging classroom activities, and discover strategies to empower your students with essential money skills.

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