Aug. 26, 2025
Program impacts 30 high schools in Middle and East Tennessee in 2024-25
During the 2024-2025 academic year, SouthEast Bank’s support of personal finance education has impacted over 2,600 students across 30 high schools in Tennessee. This program was made available through SouthEast Bank’s strategic partnership with EVERFI®, the leader in powering social impact through education.
EVERFI’s financial literacy curriculum teaches high school students how to make smart choices that promote financial well-being over their lifetime. The program features an interactive learning platform that includes bite-sized lessons designed specifically to translate complex financial concepts like understanding a pay stub or completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and introduces basic financial literacy skills needed as high-school students transition into adulthood.
“Understanding your finances and making sound financial decisions is key to a strong future, but many people don’t know where to turn to get the information they need in a way that is age-appropriate and easily understandable,” said Ray Martinez, CEO of EVERFI. “By laying the foundation for financial literacy at a pivotal age, students will be prepared with the skills needed to enter the new economy and make a smooth transition into adulthood.”
In addition to cutting-edge education, the platform offers detailed data and reporting by allowing teachers to uniquely track the progress and performance of every student and see real-time data on student performance, while the technology aggregates crucial data on hours of learning completed and knowledge gains.
SouthEast Bank first founded its strategic partnership with EVERFI in 2014, impacting an average of 3,000 students each year. During the most recent academic year, students benefiting from the program have logged over 6,800 hours of learning and reported feeling more confident that they can make smart financial decisions moving forward. Additionally, 84% of students said they are prepared to use a budget to manage spending and saving after completing the EVERFI-provided learning.
“SouthEast Bank believes in empowering students and their families with the education and opportunity necessary to make confident financial decisions,” said Ron Gambill, executive vice president for SouthEast Bank. “We’re proud to have invested in our communities through our long-term strategic partnership with EVERFI, that provides excellent learning opportunities for local students to build on.”
About EVERFI
EVERFI is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address key societal challenges like financial wellness, mental health, workplace conduct, and more. Founded in 2008, EVERFI has reached millions of K-12 and adult learners worldwide with its transformative digital educational content. Through a unique third-party payer model, EVERFI provides K-12 schools in the U.S. with access to essential educational resources at no cost, ensuring that students everywhere gain vital life skills. Recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and featured on Fortune Magazine’s Impact 20 List and the GSC EdTech 150, EVERFI continues to shape the future of digital learning. To learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter @EVERFI.
About SouthEast Bank
SouthEast Bank is a community bank headquartered in Farragut, Tennessee. With assets in excess of $3.3 billion, SouthEast Bank offers a full suite of loan and deposit products and services for families and businesses throughout Middle and East Tennessee, including its specialty consumer loan division, ELFI, which specializes in educational loan programs. SouthEast Bank is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and communities. Local decision-making and community involvement have been the driving successes of SouthEast Bank since its inception. Member FDIC.
For more information, visit southeastbank.com or call 1-844-732-2657.
