We’re making a no-risk investment in financial futures.
Founded in 2011, Extra Credit Financial Solutions LLC (ECFS) serves as a development & enrichment program focused on educating in the areas of professional development, personal finance and money management principles. ECFS’s curriculum creates responsible, money-savvy citizens who are prepared for the next several phases of life.
Results and Testimonials
ECFS employs pre-course and post-course assessments in order to improve methods of instruction, refine the curriculum and properly gauge participant retention.
Overall, pre-course scores average 55%; post-course scores average 89%
Benjamin Banneker Academic Senior High School
“In reading the testimonials from our students, I am proud of the results that were achieved. Students were actively involved in the learning activities and receptive to the information as it was presented to them. This is attributable to the dedication and creativity you provided while engaging students and finding solutions to unforeseen technical obstacles that emerged along the way.”
— PRINCIPAL ANITA M. BERGER, BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL
University of District of Columbia Community College (UDCCC)
“(ECFS) presented complex subjects in a skillful manner that fostered deep learning for our students. Our students were clearly engaged, and your message was well-received. The presentation was outstanding! They were impressed by your advice and honesty on how you overcame past challenges on the road to financial success.”
— PROFESSOR ALBERT PEARSALL, III, UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1M1B Foundation
“Mr. Cheaves is an amazing educator that delivers important messages about money that connect with youth. Extra Credit Financial Solutions is more than financial literacy programming and our students were satisfied and empowered to build positive finance relationships. We can’t wait to bring ECFS back to impact Harlem and NYC again. Thank you for all you do!”
— PROFESSOR KAREEM HERTZOG, METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Make School
“ECFS was extremely prepared and spent considerable time with me before the actual presentation to do a dry run to ensure the presentations’ information was in line with pre-discussed expectations. Additionally, ECFS also employed a variety of teaching techniques (i.e., lecture, polls, open-end questions, etc.) to draw our students in.”
— CARMEN YE, DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND JUSTICE EQUITY, MAKE SCHOOL
Student Feedback
ECFS places importance on feedback as it helps instructors develop new strategies and techniques to better engage students and create a more effective learning environment. Additionally, this feedback can provide valuable insight into the overall effectiveness of the coursework and instruction.
NAICS
611430 Personal Finance and Professional Development Continuing Education Services, Onsite or Online
UNSPSC
60105401 Personal Finance or Money Management Education and Instructional Materials
86111503 Certificated Distance Learning Services
Nondiscriminatory education policy:
Extra Credit Financial Solutions LLC (ECFS) does not discriminate in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or other ECFS-administered programs. ECFS programs, facilities, or activities made available to students without regard to race, sex, age, color, creed, national / ethnic origin, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status.
Join Our Team
ECFS is growing and we need You! We are recruiting Financial Literacy Instructors, Account Executives, and other professionals for the 2023 season.