School Spotlight: Hillman High School Students Learn about Budgeting
Students decide which type of daily transportation will fit within their budgets. Students learn how their credit score also affects their payments. |
The “Reality Fair,” developed by CUNA and used by credit unions around Michigan, is designed to engage students in making money-smart adult choices. Students begin the Reality Fair by receiving a profession with a set salary and credit score. After students are taught about credit card debt, credit scores, student loan payments, and setting a monthly budget, they are tasked to choose their transportation, housing, child care, home essentials, food, clothing, etc. The goal is for students to build a monthly budget within their set means.
Students hard at work choosing their home furnishings. If they chose to live at home, this station is very inexpensive! |
A student finishes her final calculations. Will she have to make any adjustments to her budget? |
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