Chime has partnered with Knowlej to launch ‘Knowlej Financial Futures’, a financial literacy challenge series aimed at middle and high school students, as part of a wider push to tackle disengagement in education and close gaps in financial knowledge.
The programme combines practical, student-friendly learning with incentives, encouraging young people to “earn while they learn” and build habits that support long-term financial wellbeing.
It comes against a backdrop of rising chronic absenteeism across the US, alongside concerns that many students leave school without the financial skills needed to navigate adult life.
Financial Futures seeks to address both issues by linking attendance with tangible rewards, reinforcing the idea that showing up to school can translate into real-world outcomes.
Students who take part in the challenges and maintain attendance can earn rewards, tying engagement in education to future financial opportunity.
Sara El-Amine, vice president of community at Chime, said: “At Chime, we believe financial education should be accessible, practical and empowering from an early age,
“Through Financial Futures, we’re excited to help students build financial progress skills while reinforcing the connection between showing up, staying engaged and unlocking opportunity.”
As part of the partnership, Chime will integrate modern financial tools into the programme to enhance its accessibility and relevance.
The initiative is designed to make financial education more engaging, while equipping students with practical decision-making skills and an understanding of how to avoid predatory financial practices.
The programme also aims to address inequalities in access to financial education, particularly in communities where foundational knowledge around money management and wealth-building is often limited. By delivering school-based learning experiences, Knowlej and Chime hope to reach students who may otherwise miss out on these resources.
Financial Futures is launching during Financial Literacy Month across partner schools and districts in cities including Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in New Jersey and Colorado, with plans for further expansion.