Next Gen Personal Finance FinCamps

Teachers who attend a live NGPF FinCamp during the 2026 summer are eligible to enroll in a graduate course through Bridgewater State University. The FinCamp is free, and the cost for 3 graduate credits from Bridgewater State University is $250. Participants seeking graduate credits will be expected to attend a full-day, in-person FinCamp and to also complete additional online, asynchronous coursework with Bridgewater State University.

BSU and NGPF are excited to announce the offering of a second graduate-level course, Financial Literacy Ed 2.0, for any participant that has already completed the first class, Financial Literacy for Educators, during Summer 2025. 

COURSE TOPICS/ASSIGNMENTS
● Introduction to Cohort - 5%
● FinCamp Reflection - 5%
● FinLit Interest Topic Research Discussion - 15%
● Artificial Intelligence in PF Classroom Discussion - 15%
● Arcade Game Review Reflection - 5%
● On-Demand Module Review Discussion - 10%
● FinLit Podcast/Book Review Discussion - 15%
● Individualized Final Product Lesson with Peer Review - 30%

The steps to register for graduate credit are below:

Step 1: Complete the Graduate Non-Degree Application

Students starting non-degree course(s) for the Summer 2026 term, should click here for the Graduate Non-Degree application (https://www.bridgew.edu/grad-non-degree).

Please contact Graduate Admissions (gradadmissions@bridgew.edu) with questions regarding the Graduate Non-Degree Application.

Step #2: Retrieve Your BEAR ID

Your BEAR ID is the 8-digit number emailed to you once your Graduate Non-Degree application has been processed by Graduate Admissions. You will need this to access many of the items below, so be sure to have it handy. If you have lost your acceptance letter or cannot remember it, the Office of Graduate Admissions can help. Write to GradAdmissions@bridgew.edu from the email address used to complete your Graduate Application for any help or questions during this step.
 

Step #3: Access and Use Your BSU Email account

Start to use your BSU email today! It was sent from BSU Accounts (BSUAccounts@bridgew.edu) to the personal email address provided in your application.
To access your email, use the link provided in the communication sent from IT. You can also access your email on the student portal by clicking on email from the left navigation bar.

IMPORTANT: Login to your BSU email with the default password. You will be prompted to set up MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) before resetting your password. View how to configure MFA.

All information is sent to your BSU email. Don’t miss important information: Be sure to check daily!

If you have not received your BSU email account information from BSU Accounts:
First, check your junk or spam folder.  Contact IT support at 508.531.2555 or ITSupport@bridgew.edu and provide them with the following information.

• Bear ID (formerly Banner ID)
• Address
• Phone Number
• Date of Birth

Step #4: Be sure to find your respective "Course Number" (CRN) from the list below. You'll want to write it down so you can enter it during the registration process.

Step# 5: Navigate to the Student Portal and Register for a course(s)

Students register for courses by navigating to the Student Portal, signing in using your BSU credentials, and going to the “Student” section of Infobear.

1. Proceed to the BSU Student Portal by navigating to mybsu.bridgew.edu.
2. Please click on the tile for “Registration and Planning” which says “OPEN REGISTRATION DASHBOARD”
3. Next, you’ll be prompted to complete the “Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)”.
4. Once you’ve acknowledged the “Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)”, you will click on the link at the bottom titled “Registration Planning – New”
5. On the next page, you’ll click “Register for Classes” on the bottom right hand side of the page.
6. To add a course section, click the “Enter CRNs” tab then enter the 5-digit CRN 14171 and click “Add to Summary”. To finalize your registration, click “Submit” in the bottom right corner of the “Summary” section. The class “Status” will change from “Pending” to “Registered” once you have successfully added the course.

 *You may view a step-by-step video which will walk you through adding/registering for a class at BSU.

Additional registration related resources including PDF instructions may also be found on the Registrar’s Office page*

Paying your bill

Once you have successfully registered for your course, you should now pay your bill.

1. From being logged in to the infobear.bridgew.edu portal, click "Student" from the tab across the top, then "Student Accounts" and then "eBill" on the right-hand side

2. Click "Make Payment" again from the tabs on the top of the page and follow the prompts.

For more information on how to pay your bill, contact Student Accounts. 

Getting your transcript 

Bridgewater State University offers the convenience of E-Transcripts which can be requested 24/7 and be sent, electronically, anywhere in the world typically within an hour.

Once you receive confirmation that grades are available and transcripts can be requested, go to the Transcript Request Page to begin the process

About Next Gen Personal Finance FinCamps

FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where you have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators, and get reinvigorated for the classroom.

To Register for a FinCamp, please visit www.ngpf.org/fincamps 

FinCamp Tentative Agenda

• Breakfast
• Welcome, Icebreaker, Agenda, Goal Setting
• Hands-on NGPF Activity
• Who is NGPF?
• Modeling an NGPF Lesson
• Advice from NGPF super users: How do you implement NGPF in the classroom?
• Spark Joy in the Personal Finance Classroom
• NGPF Scavenger Hunt
• Implementing NGPF in the Classroom
• Moving forward

2026 FinCamp Locations and Dates

To Register for a FinCamp, please visit www.ngpf.org/fincamps  

Atlanta (June 2)
Columbia (June 4)
San Franscisco (June11)
Austin (June 9)
Dallas (June 11)
San Diego (June 16)
Jacksonville (June 16)
Los Angeles (June 18)
Tampa (June 18)
Detroit (June 23)
Raleigh (June 23)
Wisconsin Dells (June 25)
Ft. Lauderdale/Miami (June 25)
Denver (July 14)
Houston (July 16)
Kansas City (July 21)
Pittsburgh (July 23)
Las Vegas (July 23)
Los Angeles (July 22)
Wilmington (July 28)
Sacramento (July 28)
Portland (July 30)
Fairfax (July 30)
New York (August 4)
Columbus (August 4)
Indianapolis (August 6)
 

Coming this fall, Bridgewater State University and NGPF will be offering a culminating experience for the NGPF Literacy Education series entitled, Advancing Financial Literacy for Educators.

Course Description
In this culminating 8 week graduate-level course, educators will synthesize and extend their learning from prior coursework and the NGPF FinCamp experience to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact financial literacy instruction. Emphasis will be placed on advocacy, leadership, innovation, and sustainability in financial education, with a focus on scaling effective practices within their sphere of influence. Through a capstone project, educators will create a comprehensive financial literacy initiative responsive to the diverse needs of their community. The course concludes with reflection on professional growth and the educator’s role as an advocate for advancing financial literacy education.

This course will run from September 7 through October 30, 2026 and will be hosted 100% asynchronously.

Registration Information

Step 1: Complete the Graduate Non-Degree Application

Students starting non-degree course(s) for the Summer 2026 term, should click here for the Graduate Non-Degree application (https://www.bridgew.edu/grad-non-degree).

**If you have taken a BSU course in the past year, then you do not need to refresh your Graduate Non-Degree Application and can proceed to step #4 to register.

Please contact Graduate Admissions (gradadmissions@bridgew.edu) with questions regarding the Graduate Non-Degree Application.

Step #2: Retrieve Your BEAR ID

Your BEAR ID is the 8-digit number emailed to you once your Graduate Non-Degree application has been processed by Graduate Admissions. You will need this to access many of the items below, so be sure to have it handy. If you have lost your acceptance letter or cannot remember it, the Office of Graduate Admissions can help. Write to GradAdmissions@bridgew.edu from the email address used to complete your Graduate Application for any help or questions during this step.
 

Step #3: Access and Use Your BSU Email account

Start to use your BSU email today! It was sent from BSU Accounts (BSUAccounts@bridgew.edu) to the personal email address provided in your application.
To access your email, use the link provided in the communication sent from IT. You can also access your email on the student portal by clicking on email from the left navigation bar.

IMPORTANT: Login to your BSU email with the default password. You will be prompted to set up MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) before resetting your password. View how to configure MFA.

All information is sent to your BSU email. Don’t miss important information: Be sure to check daily!

If you have not received your BSU email account information from BSU Accounts:
First, check your junk or spam folder.  Contact IT support at 508.531.2555 or ITSupport@bridgew.edu and provide them with the following information.

• Bear ID (formerly Banner ID)
• Address
• Phone Number
• Date of Birth

Step# 4: Navigate to the Student Portal and Register for a course(s)

Students register for courses by navigating to the Student Portal, signing in using your BSU credentials, and going to the “Student” section of Infobear.

1. Proceed to the BSU Student Portal by navigating to mybsu.bridgew.edu.
2. Please click on the tile for “Registration and Planning” which says “OPEN REGISTRATION DASHBOARD”
3. Next, you’ll be prompted to complete the “Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)”.
4. Once you’ve acknowledged the “Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)”, you will click on the link at the bottom titled “Registration Planning – New”
5. On the next page, you’ll click “Register for Classes” on the bottom right hand side of the page.
6. To add a course section, click the “Enter CRNs” tab then enter the 5-digit CRN TBDTBD and click “Add to Summary”. To finalize your registration, click “Submit” in the bottom right corner of the “Summary” section. The class “Status” will change from “Pending” to “Registered” once you have successfully added the course.

 *You may view a step-by-step video which will walk you through adding/registering for a class at BSU.

Additional registration related resources including PDF instructions may also be found on the Registrar’s Office page*

Paying your bill

Once you have successfully registered for your course, you should now pay your bill.

1. From being logged in to the infobear.bridgew.edu portal, click "Student" from the tab across the top, then "Student Accounts" and then "eBill" on the right-hand side

2. Click "Make Payment" again from the tabs on the top of the page and follow the prompts.

For more information on how to pay your bill, contact Student Accounts. 

Getting your transcript 

Bridgewater State University offers the convenience of E-Transcripts which can be requested 24/7 and be sent, electronically, anywhere in the world typically within an hour.

Once you receive confirmation that grades are available and transcripts can be requested, go to the Transcript Request Page to begin the process

For more information, please contact Darren Macdonald, Director of Strategic Partnerships for the College of Continuing Studies.