CashCourse 2026: Promised Updates Plus Surprises

CashCourse’s 2025 relaunch introduced big changes. A mobile-friendly design made the platform easier to access on a wider range of devices. A new Budget Wizard actively guided users through the construction of a simple budget. Existing articles and worksheets were updated and new ones were added.

It was a good start, but CashCourse is a living product. Student Connections and the Higher Education Financial Wellness Association (HEFWA) have spent the last year improving the platform. We have implemented important upgrades, forged new relationships, and observed how hundreds of schools incorporate CashCourse into their financial education programs.

The start of a new academic year is a good time to review what we have been up to. How has CashCourse changed? What opportunities do we see for the future?

Updates and New Features

The CashCourse team at Student Connections is continuously refining content and the user experience. Some of our efforts are more obvious than others.

Student Loan Updates

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included sweeping changes to federal student loans and loan repayment. This required us to revise several CashCourse courses and articles.

“Repaying Your Student Loans” underwent the most revision to address changes to repayment plans and updates to Federal Student Aid resources such as the new Repayment Calculator.

ADA Compliance

One of our top priorities was improving accessibility for students with impaired vision or hearing. Working with an external advisor, our team spent months in development and testing. As a result, CashCourse became WCAG 2.2 AA compliant in May 2026.

This work will go unnoticed by the majority of our users. It is, however, important to remove hurdles blocking students from gaining financial literacy. It is also required by federal law.

Because devices, software, standards and content evolve, maintaining accessibility is an ongoing process. We will continue to monitor CashCourse for accessibility and respond promptly to issues raised by students and schools.

New Worksheets and More

CashCourse added the worksheets “Seven-Day Spending Log” and “ID Theft Risk Check” to the Resources section of the platform. These worksheets add to our growing library of useful learning materials.

In addition, Student Connections continues to improve CashCourse’s performance by actively responding to support requests. Each interface refinement and bug fix makes the product a little easier to use.

Intuit for Education Sponsorship

At its 2026 Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, HEFWA announced a partnership with Intuit for Education. As part of the initiative, Intuit has provided a collection of videos, interactive tools, and learning activities we have thoughtfully incorporated into existing courses.

Each “Intuit for Education Cash Corner” helps reinforce key financial concepts and provides students with additional opportunities to apply their learning in key areas like budgeting, credit and goal setting. They do not promote Intuit’s products or collect student data.

The Associated Press Cites CashCourse Product Owners

In addition to improving CashCourse and building new relationships, CashCourse is also making news. The Associated Press recently published an article titled “Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances.” Reporter Adriana Morga interviewed Sara Wilson, director of product innovation at Student Connections, and Phil Schuman, executive director of HEFWA, for their expertise on financial literacy.

Wilson zeroed in on the foundational nature of students’ choices. “You have to consider the financial decisions you make in college because they impact what your financial security is going to be once you enter your first job.”

What’s Next?

Users may notice small interface tweaks in the next few months. These changes are designed to drive more engagement or make specific tasks easier to execute. Some are in response to feedback from two user focus groups held at the 2026 HEFWA Summit.

We are also developing a product roadmap that aligns our resources with the community’s needs. This should provide a clearer picture of what features and materials we expect to roll out in the near future.

How Can Your School Get CashCourse?

If your school does not have CashCourse, there are two ways to get it:

1. Partner with Student Connections — CashCourse is a complimentary service for all our default prevention clients.
2. Join HEFWA — Schools that sign up for HEFWA membership at the institutional level get full access to CashCourse.

Either way, your entire campus, including students and staff, will be able to access CashCourse. It is not confined to a specific program or department.

If your school is already a Student Connections client, contact your account manager.

If your school belongs to HEFWA, you can submit a CashCourse implementation request here.