Your trusted partner in building financial confidence.
At FVSBank, we believe everyone deserves access to clear, pratical financial guidance – no matter where you are on your journey. Whether you’re opening your first checking account, buying a home, saving for retirement, or running a small business, we’re here to help you make informed confident financial decisions.
The Financial Education Center was created to give our community the tools, resources, and support you need to take control of your money and build a stronger future.
Learning the Basics
Understand how banking, savings, and credit really work – without confusing jargon. Select any of the five Financial Education pillars to learn more.
Banking Basics
Credit & Debt
Homeownership
Saving & Investing
Budgeting & Money Management
Investing in Our Youth Through Financial Education
We believe strong communities start with confident, informed individuals. That’s why we’re committed to empowering the next generation with the financial knowledge they need to thrive—today and in the future.
Through partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as youth‑focused organizations across our footprint, we provide meaningful, age‑appropriate financial education that builds lifelong skills and real‑world confidence.
Career Fairs & Mock Interviews
We’re proud to support schools throughout the year by helping students explore careers and prepare for the workforce. If your school is hosting a career fair or mock interview event, we’d love to help.
📧 Email marketing@FVSBank.com with your upcoming events, and we’ll do our best to provide volunteers.
Financial Education Presentations (Grades K–12)
Our interactive financial education presentations are developed in collaboration with your school or organization and our Financial Education Coordinator. Sessions are designed to strengthen financial literacy and introduce students to the banking industry.
Topics may include:
- Goal setting
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Credit basics
Presentations are available both in‑classroom and virtually and can be tailored to meet your group’s unique needs and goals.
📧 Email marketing@FVSBank.com to learn more.
Get Smart About Credit (Grades 9–12)
This annual fall campaign focuses on helping high school students understand how credit works—and how to build it responsibly. Presentations are held in individual classrooms and can be adapted to fit your school’s curriculum and course offerings.
Teach Children to Save (Grade 4)
Each spring, we proudly participate in this annual campaign to teach fourth‑grade students the fundamentals of saving, budgeting, and goal setting.
- Runs April & May
- Open to all 4th‑grade classes within our footprint
Other Educational Opportunities
Have a learning objective in mind? Whether it’s financial education, career exploration, or professional skills, we’re always open to new ideas.
📧 Reach out to marketing@FVSBank.com, and we’ll be happy to explore how we can support your goals.
Financial Literacy: A Commitment to Our Community
At FVSBank, we believe that financial knowledge is a foundation for lifelong stability and success. As a mutual, community‑owned bank, giving back isn’t a marketing initiative—it’s part of who we are.
That’s why we proudly offer free financial literacy programs to individuals, schools, and community organizations throughout the communities we serve. These efforts are part of our broader commitment to strengthening economic well‑being and helping people feel confident making financial decisions at every stage of life.
What We Offer – At No Cost
As part of our community development services, FVSBank provides financial literacy support that may include:
Tailored financial literacy programs to education organizations, grades K-12.
Multi-session financial literacy program delivered weekly at the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, offering residents practical, instructor-led sessons on core money topics.
A recurring educational presentation designed to help older active adults recognize, avoid, and respond to common and emerging financial scams at the Fond du Lac Senior Center.
Financial Tools & Calculators
Make confident money decisions – with real numbers.
Knowing where you stand financially shouldn’t require guesswork. Our free tools and calculators are designed to help you understand your money, explore your options, and plan your next move with clarity.
Whether you’re saving, borrowing, or paying down debt, these tools give you the insight you need to make smarter financial choices.
Access Financial Calculators Here
Financial Calculators include:
- Home
- Personal
- Investment
- Retirement
- Lease