The Consumer Education Program (formerly, PEP) is a volunteer effort by bankers to supplement educational programs. Using resources provided by the American Bankers Association, bankers make presentations on such topics as personal finance, banks and banking, and the financial system.

Consumer Education is not a commercial for banks or banking. It is an expression of the philosophy that no one benefits from financial ignorance. We think it is just good business in the long run for consumers to understand how to balance a checkbook, to use credit wisely, and to budget their money. It is also important for consumers to understand banks as a business--a business central to most other businesses and to our economic system.

Many teachers already have welcomed classroom visits by bankers. Bankers are enthusiastic about the opportunity to provide a service and to share ideas at the same time.

Consumer Education provides bankers with easy-to-use, professionally produced audio-visual programs and accompanying presentation guides which list suggested discussion activities and exercises. Consumer Education also offers supplemental handout materials that are updated regularly.

The Consumer Education library includes a variety of topics targeting a range of age groups; materials range from kindergarten to college and adult education.

To reserve any of the materials offered by the KBA, please call at least two weeks prior to your usage date to assure availability. These materials are available for loan from the KBA free of charge. We do ask, however, that you limit your usage time to five business days. If this timeframe is not workable, please feel free to call and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Teach Children to Save Day is April 24, 2007! Register your bank's activities on the American Bankers Association website to get access to exclusive materials including posters and a customizable certificate of appreciation. ABA membership isn't necessary.