The NC State Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI) is a research-driven effort by the Poole College of Management to improve financial knowledge, confidence and decision-making for students and citizens across North Carolina. The initiative brings together faculty expertise, rigorous research and community partnerships — with a commitment to impartiality.

“Through the Financial Literacy Initiative, Poole College faculty are helping students and communities build the knowledge they need for everyday financial decisions.”

Frank Buckless

Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean, Poole College of Management

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For-credit courses and co-curricular programming for NC State students, as well as workforce training for adult learners and organizations across North Carolina — all taught by Poole College faculty and grounded in research.

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Impartial, research-informed articles and resources on budgeting, credit, investing, student loans, retirement and more — developed and curated by Poole College faculty.

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Poole College of Management Launches Free Financial Literacy Program

The research-based program is designed to help adults build financial knowledge and confidence for everyday decision-making. It is open to the public, regardless of affiliation with NC State University.

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