- Robinhood will help fund sections of personal finance classes at TCU
- Financing will also go toward supporting speakers, mentors, educational hours
Robinhood Markets, Inc. and Texas Christian University (TCU) announced a partnership to offer TCU athletes financial education coursework through Robinhood Money Drills, according to a press release. Robinhood and TCU will officially launch the partnership today during an on-campus event with other students, alumni, and university staff.
Despite recent troubles, Robinhood will help fund sections of personal finance classes at TCU within the Neeley School of Business and its NIL curriculum (Name, Image and Likeness). The classes are taking place within the framework of Neeley’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Mentors and speakers also supported
Robinhood’s financing will also go toward supporting speakers, mentors, and educational hours to prepare students for professional success and make their lives easier. The platform will also support guest lecturers as part of the program. All current TCU students can enroll in the for-credit course, which will be available every semester.
Mary Elizabeth Taylor, Vice President at Robinhood, commented:
We recognize that increasing access to financial education tools and resources early on can make a considerable difference. We’re excited to partner with TCU through Robinhood Money Drills and continue to expand access to financial education programming.
Jeremiah Donati, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at TCU, added:
We are proud to join our Neeley NIL program in partnering with Robinhood to create this outstanding financial educational opportunity for our student-athletes. Robinhood is an industry leader and will be a trusted resource for our student-athletes in preparing for their lives after TCU.
Recent NIL laws have made it possible for college athletes to receive funding, and giving them the resources to manage their finances has become paramount. The courses available will share practical skills and cover a variety of topics relevant to NIL funding recipients.
Part of a broader trend
Robinhood has similar partnerships with Kansas State, West Virginia University, and the University of Memphis. The goal is to fund grants and provide the institutions with the support needed to scale their financial education study programs.
