Welcome to Education Cents...
Education Cents was created by CollegeInvest, a not-for-profit division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. We’re pleased to provide free financial education tools, with a focus on saving and paying for college.
Paying For College
Now, more than ever, a college education plays an important role in competing in today’s job market. Whether you’re interested in a traditional four-year college degree, community college classes, or trade/vocational school, we’re here to help you better understand your personal finances so that you can achieve your goals!
Financial Education
We offer some of the best financial literacy curriculum, designed for teens, college students, and adults. We’ve also compiled some wonderful tools to teach you about personal finances and help you with money management. These free resources include:
Students – Understanding personal finances is important both now and down the road, particularly if you want to prepare financially for college. Education Cents can help you set goals to build the life you want. We’ll show you how to find and earn money for college, as well as manage money while you’re attending school. What are you waiting for? Get started preparing for the life you want...
Parents and Families – Financial know-how is one of the most important gifts we can give – yet, many families don’t feel that they have the tools or knowledge to talk about money. These financial lessons are simple and empowering, designed to share with your children. Are you ready to help your children manage their money in a healthier way? Get started on a new approach to personal finances...
Schools and Organizations – We’re pleased to partner with schools, groups, and organizations to help promote financial literacy in Colorado. We offer free access to our financial curriculum (including online classes, seminars, and videos). And we’ve even developed professional tools to help teachers, counselors, mentors, and group leaders view and monitor students success. Learn more about how we can work together to promote financial literacy in Colorado...
Although you’re always welcome to use our financial tools and resources as a guest, when you register, your work is saved, and your experience is personalized. You'll also become eligible for scholarships and other great rewards.
Start improving your financial IQ today... browse through our website, play a game, take an online class, use one of our calculators, watch a video, or starting filling in one of our budgeting worksheets…we’ve created these great resources just for you!