Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity
Financially smart. Future ready.
Kansas State University’s Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity provides comprehensive, research-based financial education for learners across the life course. We equip Kansans with the knowledge, skills and support needed to make confident financial decisions and build a more prosperous future for our state.
Transforming financial futures
Our comprehensive approach will improve financial well-being across the life course, supporting learners from high school through college and beyond with personal, holistic and timely financial education.
Foundation of excellence
Our financial counseling and planning center equips students and community members with the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong success, receiving the Outstanding Financial Counseling and/or Planning Center from the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education in 2023.
Named the Highest Performing Undergraduate Program by the Financial Planning Association, our undergraduate personal financial planning program combines rigorous academic preparation with hands-on experience, preparing the next generation of financial planning professionals.
Partnerships and collaboration
Preparing students for a financially secure future requires the strength of many voices and resources. That’s why we model the One K-State approach — bringing together colleges, departments and community partners to create unified, statewide impact.