FICO’s Credit Empowerment Program

Lead financial education in your community

Lead workshops. Build credit knowledge. Support your community.

Bring FICO credit education to your classroom with Banzai

Looking for classroom-ready lessons? FICO now directs educators to Banzai for interactive lessons, teacher resources, and professional development.

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Partners, Community & Government Officials

Score A Better Future® is grateful to work with nonprofits, consumer advocates, financial institutions, and government officials to make a real difference in communities.

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Free education sessions. Free personalized credit counseling.

It's our mission to improve financial literacy with expert-led education sessions and access to personalized credit counseling.

Bringing it together.

Score A Better Future® brings together FICO, nonprofits, consumer advocates, financial institutions, and government officials to make a real difference in communities.

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“I was very confident after leaving the event knowing that I have resources that will help me build my credit and [to just] maintain my finances.”

SABF Participant

Karla

“I was finally able to purchase a home in my home state, and quite honestly, I’m not really sure that I would’ve been able to do that had I not gotten the valuable information that I did from the Score A Better Future event.”

SABF Participant

Britney

What can you expect from a Score A Better Future® workshop?

Since 2018, Score A Better Future has helped consumers Score Higher and Dream Bigger by improving financial literacy through expert-led workshops, Banzai's simulation-based curriculum, and personalized credit and financial counseling. SABF brings together FICO, nonprofits, consumer advocates, financial institutions, and government officials to make a real difference in communities.

In-Person Virtual

SABF Citi Broad Street Branch - Newark, NJ

September 16, 2026

Newark, NJ, United States, Citibank

Join us for an engaging and informative financial literacy workshop designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This workshop will equip you with essential skills to take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and plan for a secure financial future. Participants will gain insights into fundamental financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and the key ingredients in your FICO® Score. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from a local non-profit credit and financial counseling organization helping community members achieve their financial goals. There is no cost for this event, just register and show up ready to learn. We look forward to seeing you there!

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SABF Citi Tarrytown Rd. Branch - White Plains, NY

September 17, 2026

White Plains, NY, United States, Citibank

Join us for an engaging and informative financial literacy workshop designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This workshop will equip you with essential skills to take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and plan for a secure financial future. Participants will gain insights into fundamental financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and the key ingredients in your FICO® Score. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear about a local non-profit credit and financial counseling organization helping community members achieve their financial goals. There is no cost for this event, just register and show up ready to learn. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register now