OneMain Financial Expands Commitment to Financial Education; Credit Worthy Curriculum Will Reach 2,000 High Schools Annually Through 2029

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OneMain Financial today announced an expansion of the company's financial education program, Credit Worthy by OneMain Financial, which will now reach students at an additional 500 high schools annually, targeting 2,000 schools each year through 2029. Building on the success of its first four years, Credit Worthy has already equipped more than a half million students at more than 4,700 high schools with critical skills such as understanding credit scores, managing debt responsibly and developing habits that lead to long-term financial stability.

Research shows that only three in 10 high school students understand credit scores, and even fewer know how to improve a credit score. Through lessons on banking, budgeting, responsible credit use and more, the Credit Worthy curriculum provides students with practical financial skills to help them make informed decisions for their future. Credit Worthy was created in collaboration with EVERFI, the nation's leader in powering social impact through education.

Twenty-nine states require personal finance education as a condition for high school graduation. As more states require some form of financial education to be taught in schools, Credit Worthy is helping to fulfill those requirements in school districts across the country. The program is active in 17 percent of all public high schools across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, reaching students at a critical juncture in their lives with information that can support their future financial well-being and success.  

"When we invest in financial education, we invest in stronger communities and a more empowered next generation," said Paola Garcia Abbo, Vice President and Head of Impact at OneMain. "OneMain is proud to renew our partnership with EVERFI, deepening our commitment to education, volunteerism, and equipping students with the real-world skills they need to succeed."

Research by EVERFI has demonstrated that Credit Worthy is effective in helping students develop skills to better manage credit. Students taking the Build: Credit Fundamentals course showed a 43% increase in their understanding of acquiring credit, a 40% increase in understanding the impacts of increased credit usage, a 126% increase on the topic of managing credit and a 98% increase regarding addressing issues with credit. The research tracked progress of 17,000 high school students across the country.

OneMain also offers the Credit Worthy Family Resource Center and has funded nearly $300,000 in scholarships for students who completed the Credit Worthy curriculum. OneMain will award an additional $300,000 in scholarships through 2029 for a total scholarship fund of $600,000.

About OneMain Financial

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime consumers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. We empower our customers to solve today's problems and reach a better financial future through personalized solutions across 47 states, available online and in 1,300 locations. OneMain is committed to making a positive impact on the people and the communities we serve. For additional information, please visit OneMainFinancial.com.

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