PenFed and Everfi Expand Financial Literacy Program to Puerto Rico’s Humacao — Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Event summary

PenFed and Everfi hosted a financial literacy event for 50 12th-grade students in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on April 9, 2026.
The event marked the sixth such program in Puerto Rico and the first in Humacao, reaching over 5,000 students across 46 schools since 2019.
Two students received $1,250 scholarships for completing the 'Tu Dinero, Tu Sueño' program.
PenFed operates six financial centers in Puerto Rico and employs over 150 teammates on the island.

The big picture

PenFed’s long-term investment in Puerto Rico’s youth aligns with broader trends in financial institutions prioritizing community engagement and financial literacy. The partnership with Everfi underscores a strategic shift toward digital education as a tool for building trust and fostering financial inclusion. With $29 billion in assets and a growing footprint in Puerto Rico, PenFed’s initiative could set a precedent for other credit unions operating in underserved markets.

What we're watching

Program Scalability: Whether PenFed and Everfi can sustain the pace of expansion across Puerto Rico’s diverse educational landscape.
Community Impact: How the financial literacy program influences long-term financial behaviors among Puerto Rico’s youth.
Strategic Partnerships: The extent to which PenFed leverages Everfi’s curriculum to deepen its market presence in Puerto Rico.