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Gov. Jim Pillen issued a proclamation recognizing April as Financial Awareness Month in Nebraska. The event featured student tellers from in-school savings banks sponsored by NBA member banks, highlighting the impact of these programs on financial education. In-school savings banks have been a fixture in Nebraska elementary schools for more than 20 years. Through these programs, students are able to make weekly deposits at their school-based branch. Schools oversee the custodial accounts, while partner financial institutions provide auditing support. Rather than earning interest, students are rewarded with incentives and prizes provided by the sponsoring bank. Interested in helping local students build strong financial skills? The Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE) provides resources and support to establish in-school branches. You can find a list of in-school savings banks here. For more information or to get started, contact Dr. Jennifer Davidson at the NCEE at [email protected] or Gisela Jundt at the NBA at [email protected].
Students, teachers and financial industry representatives attended the Financial Awareness Month proclamation with Gov. Jim Pillen.  Comments are closed.
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