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SFUSD Spotlight
Elizabeth Fierst, Principal at Francisco Middle School
“K2C is an incredible opportunity for our students and families. Every family should be aware of their child's saving account and the resources they have to access these accounts. K2C opens doors to make possibilities come true, as we all aim to further our young people’s dreams."

-Elizabeth Fierst
Please meet Elizabeth Fierst, Principal at Francisco Middle School. Ms. Fierst has been a very strong advocate and a champion for Kindergarten to College (K2C) children saving account program. Since the inception of K2C, she has significantly engaged families and students to learn about K2C and the importance of saving for college by offering financial literacy training for her students and families. In Francisco Middle School these financial literacy workshops are offered through the Family Cafe sessions in different languages such as Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. Prior to being the principal at Francisco Middle School, Ms. Fierst was the principal in Hoover Middle School, where she also supported students and families in their dreams and aspirations to go to college.
The K2C I Am the Future Incentive
Last year K2C received funding that allowed us to pilot a new equity incentive to support the most vulnerable SFUSD students. This incentive offers first and second graders in targeted SFUSD schools an opportunity to earn up to $450 in their K2C account (on top of ongoing incentives). This January K2C sent students and families a care kit with more information regarding this incentive. With the initial $50 opening deposit, these students will have at least $500 showing them that San Francisco believes in their future college education and dreams! Eligible families with questions can contact K2C directly. See list of schools to the right.
K2C News Ticker
SFUSD total accounts: 46,224
Total savers: 8,790
Saver rate: 19%
Total saved by students, families: 5.16 Million
Total in accounts: $8.67 Million
Total online users: 6,380
Important Links
Raising Smart Money Kids with Smart Money Coaching
For details on the SMC Webinar see below:

A new Smart Money Coaching Webinar on Earning money, spending, and saving are important lessons children learn very early on in life. Please register to view the pre-recorded webinar using this link.
(Available through April 21st, 2021). 
Smart Money Coaching (SMC) is offering a webinar called Raising Smart Money kids. This webinar will help guide parents on effective ways to educate children about financial responsibility that can last a lifetime. 

Smart Money Coaching is a program of the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment. The program offers one-on-one FREE and confidential financial coaching sessions with certified coaches to help address personal goals and challenges. Smart Money Coaching's mission is to support clients to navigate the financial system so that they can make informed decisions and improve their financial lives. The program is available to anyone living, working, or receiving services in San Francisco (including noncitizens). The sessions are currently offered via phone and video appointments and available in different languages. Call 877-256-0073 to make an appointment or go online.
Federal Student Debt Payments Extended

Good news on the student debt front! Forbearance on federal student loan payments has been extended by a new presidential executive order issued by the Biden Administration. Now borrowers will have at least until September 30th, 2021 to start paying their loans again, and they will not accrue interest or penalties during this time period. If you have any questions about how this impacts you, your loans, or your family, please call 877-256-0073 or go online to make an appointment with Smart Money Coaching.
 
More information is available here and here.
Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities during February Black History Month
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To learn more about HBCUs click here: http://bit.ly/3pkFFFY
During February we celebrate Black History Month. This is a great time to also celebrate and learn more about the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Did you know that there are 101 HBCUs colleges in the United States? These colleges and universities are known for academic excellence, societal impact, and influential alumni. Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Oprah Winfrey attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

In addition to academic excellence, HBCUs also offer a strong community and cultural connection that prepare students for success in their career and for life.
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