International Education Agencies
Add financial preparation to the support you already provide to students heading to the U.S.
Know the system before you enter it.
U.S. Financial Onboarding for Global Learners
Credit. Banking. Loans. Everyday Life.
Explore Start StrongWho We Are
Start Strong Global provides U.S. financial education that institutions can license and integrate into their existing student, scholar, employee, and transition programs.
We give learners a foundation they can begin using before they arrive and continue building on as they settle into life in the United States.
The Gap
Getting to the U.S. takes preparation. So does navigating the financial system.
Your organization may already provide
Start Strong adds
Admissions, hiring, or enrollment support
Understanding the U.S. financial system
Visa & immigration guidance
Building U.S. credit from scratch
Housing & accommodation support
Navigating tenant screening & financial requirements
Banking & payment resources
Understanding the systems behind everyday financial transactions
Health insurance & safety information
Managing financial responsibilities & risk
Pre-departure & relocation orientation
A structured financial curriculum learners can begin before arrival
The Four Pillars
How Start Strong prepares you.
Credit
Lays the financial groundwork.
Everyday Transactions
Provides strategies to resolve financial hurdles as they arise.
Financial Access
Ensure learners know what is required to participate in the system.
Financial Safety
Teach learners to identify risks before they become costly.
Who Is the Program For
Built for the people preparing others for life in the U.S.
Government Scholarship Programs & Cultural Missions
Give sponsored students the financial knowledge they need before and after arrival.
Universities & Exchange Programs
Prepare international students and exchange participants for the financial systems they'll encounter in the U.S.
International Schools & College Counselors
Give students a stronger foundation before they leave home for an education in the U.S.
Employers & Global Mobility Programs
Help international employees understand the financial systems they'll enter as they begin working in the U.S.