For more than 30 years, FL4A member FICO has been committed to empowering consumers through financial literacy and expanding access to credit through innovation. That commitment continues, and scales with FICO’s new partnership with Banzai, a leading financial literacy education platform focused on equipping students with real‑world financial skills.
Through this partnership, FICO’s Score A Better Future® Fundamentals curriculum will be delivered to millions of K–12 students across more than 70% of U.S. schools nationwide. The free program will reach 150,000 teachers who already use Banzai resources in the classroom, providing students with practical, interactive learning that shows how everyday financial decisions can affect their credit scores in real time.
This collaboration builds on FICO’s long‑standing commitment to financial empowerment—an approach exemplified by its ongoing partnership with Operation HOPE, a trusted leader within the FL4A network. Together, FICO and Operation HOPE have championed financial dignity, inclusion, and economic opportunity by ensuring individuals and communities have the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the credit system with confidence.
“Financial literacy is a critical life‑long skill for students to learn as they prepare for adulthood,” said Jenelle Dito, Vice President of Consumer Empowerment and Partnerships at FICO. “Understanding how credit works and how their everyday financial decisions can influence future milestones like renting an apartment, financing a car, or paying for college is essential to building a secure financial future.”
By integrating FICO’s trusted credit education into Banzai’s engaging classroom simulations, this initiative reinforces a shared belief among FICO, Operation HOPE, and FL4A partners: financial literacy should start early, be accessible to all, and be grounded in real‑world application.
As more states adopt financial education requirements for students prior to graduation, partnerships like this demonstrate what’s possible when mission‑driven organizations work together to create lasting, nationwide impact. We’re proud to celebrate FICO’s continued leadership—and its ongoing partnership with Operation HOPE—as a powerful example of the FL4A mission in action.
To learn more about the FICO and Banzai partnership, or to sign up, visit FICO’s website. To learn more about the Banzai Life Literacy Scholarship, explore additional resources visit.
Congratulations to FICO on this milestone—and thank you for continuing to advance financial empowerment for generations to come.