What is BFF Academy?
BFF Academy is our flagship 4-week virtual program designed to give middle and high school students the personal finance education they deserve. Through live weekly sessions, hands-on activities, and real-world simulations, students walk away with the tools they need to save, invest, spend wisely, and prepare for the future.
BFF Academy is our flagship 4-week virtual program designed to give middle and high school students the personal finance education they deserve. Through live weekly sessions, hands-on activities, and real-world simulations, students walk away with the tools they need to save, invest, spend wisely, and prepare for the future.
What is BFF Academy?
BFF Academy is our flagship 4-week virtual program designed to give middle and high school students the personal finance education they deserve. Through live weekly sessions, hands-on activities, and real-world simulations, students walk away with the tools they need to save, invest, spend wisely, and prepare for the future.
About the Academy
About the Academy
▸ 100% Free, Virtual, and Student-Led
▸ Tailored for Grades 5-12
▸ Covers Saving, Budgeting, Investing, Credit, Insurance, and More
▸ Taught Through Engaging Slides, Interactive Activities, and Discussions
▸ 100% Free, Virtual, and Student-Led
▸ Tailored for Grades 5-12
▸ Covers Saving, Budgeting, Investing, Credit, Insurance, and More
▸ Taught Through Engaging Slides, Interactive Activities, and Discussions
▸ 100% Free, Virtual, and Student-Led
▸ Tailored for Grades 5-12
▸ Covers Saving, Budgeting, Investing, Credit, Insurance, and More
▸ Taught Through Engaging Slides, Interactive Activities, and Discussions
Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
Be a part of the change
Join BFF Academy as a volunteer tutor and help students build real-world financial skills. By leading just two sessions a week, you’ll empower fellow students to take control of their futures.
Join BFF Academy as a volunteer tutor and help students build real-world financial skills. By leading just two sessions a week, you’ll empower fellow students to take control of their futures.
Join BFF Academy as a volunteer tutor and help students build real-world financial skills. By leading just two sessions a week, you’ll empower fellow students to take control of their futures.