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The Nation’s First Tested Credit Building Model for Young Adults

In today’s economy, a credit score is more than just a number – it is the currency of possibility that unlocks doors to opportunities and paves the way for financial independence. Building a positive credit history enables young adults to not only access essential financial services like loans and credit cards, but also affordable housing and promising job prospects.

The first of its kind in the US, MyPath Credit supports young adults to build credit, savings and financial confidence while they are earning income.  Our innovative approach combines tech-enabled financial education, credit building activities, and financial coaching to boost youth outcomes, opportunities and confidence.

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feel confident about utilizing credit & exploring credit related products

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see an improved FICO credit score

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average initial credit score of participants establishing a credit history

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know what impacts a credit score

Cultivating Credit Confidence & Competence

Our curriculum is designed to build the confidence and competence of young adults so they can make informed credit decisions, improve their financial well-being and achieve long-term financial goals. Key topics include:

  1. Credit Myths & Misconceptions
  2. Credit Fundamentals (time, interest, collateral, types of credit)
  3. Credit Bureaus & Accessing Credit Scores & Reports
  4. Building & Maintaining Good Credit (payment history, credit utilization, credit history, managing credit)
  5. Poor Credit (pitfalls, consequences, improving scores)
  6. Fraud Prevention (credit protection, identity theft prevention, monitoring scores, disputing credit scores)
  7. Financial Responsibility & Money Management

“To break down credit, to have someone with a little more experience on the topic take the wheel for a bit and talk about credit, interest, and all of that…it was really beneficial for the students.”   

-Jordan, YouthBuild Lake County Staff
North Chicago, IL

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Nayely Cruz Vasquez is a junior at Galileo High School. She has always been fascinated by the sounds of musical instruments and enjoys studying piano theory. In her free time, she practices Taekwon-Do, focusing on learning new hand and kicking techniques. Although she is still undecided about her future major, through the UCSF Kanbar experience she has been able to explore what a day in the life of a healthcare provider is like, which has sparked her interest in the medical field.