Financial education programs
The BCRA develops financial education programs aimed at fostering a better understanding and responsible use of money, savings, credit and financial services.
These initiatives are tailored to different audiences and contexts, with a particular focus on financial inclusion and on those who encounter barriers to accessing information. They are implemented across the country together with provincial authorities, universities and other entities.
Financial Education in the Classroom
This free virtual training is designed for secondary school teachers, and aims to promote financial education among students and their community.
The program seeks to enable teachers to:
- Strengthen their knowledge of financial education.
- Integrate this content into the classroom.
- Support students in developing financial skills for everyday life.
Scope
Between 2020 and 2025, almost 38,800 teachers from 18 provinces participated: Catamarca, Chaco, Córdoba, Corrientes, Jujuy, La Pampa, La Rioja, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Tierra del Fuego and Tucumán.
Training modalities
Conceptual training
It incorporates basic knowledge about:
- Financial planning
- Money management
- The financial system
Classroom work
It supports teachers in applying these contents with students:
- Financial planning in the classroom
- Learning how to manage money in the classroom
- Learning how to finance a school project
2026 schedule
| Course | Duration | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Financial Planning | 4 weeks | April 7 | May 4 |
| Financial Planning in the Classroom | 6 weeks | May 5 | June 15 |
| Introduction to Money Management | 4 weeks | June 16 | July 13 |
| Money Management in the Classroom | 6 weeks | August 4 | September 14 |
| Introduction to the Financial System | 4 weeks | September 1 | September 28 |
| Learning How to Finance a School Project | 6 weeks | October 6 | November 16 |
Finance Nearby Program
It is devised for people from all over the country who need priority attention in financial education, for economic, social, age-related or geographical reasons.
The program is aimed at entrepreneurs, university students, trainers, law enforcement personnel, the public administration and the general public.
Objectives
- To further financial education.
- To promote financial skills.
- To improve financial decision-making.
- To encourage the safe use of electronic means of payment.
Scope
Between 2021 and 2025, more than 16,800 individuals took part in courses and workshops.
Visiting the BCRA and workshop on financial education
Free workshops, especially targeted to teenagers, about:
- Financial education and its relevance in adolescence.
- Personal budget and types of expenses.
- Digital means of payment: cash or e-wallet?
- Saving and investing in the financial system.
- Information security and online gambling.
How to participate
Schools wishing to participate in the BCRA’s financial education programs can write to:
educacion.financiera@bcra.gob.ar
Joint efforts for financial education
The BCRA coordinates the Working Group for Financial Education Initiatives (GTIEF), together with various bodies and institutions of the financial system and the ecosystem of payments in Argentina.
This working group is composed of: Association of Banks in Argentina (ABA), Association of Public and Private Banks of the Argentine Republic (ABAPPRA), Association of Specialized Banks (ABE), Association of Argentine Banks (ADEBA), Argentine Chamber of Fintechs, Chamber of Credit and Purchase Cards (ATACYC) and related companies.
Objectives:
- To coordinate financial education actions in Argentina.
- To develop accessible teaching materials.
- To develop proposals for different audiences.
- To implement training with a federal scope.
- To contribute to the improvement of financial health in Argentina.
Learn more
For any question or proposal, please send an email to: educacion.financiera@bcra.gob.ar