Money Mindset & Goals
Identify needs and wants, understand personal values, and set a meaningful money goal.
Money skills for life
Financial Academy
A practical financial education experience that helps young people ages 11–19 build confidence, make informed choices, and prepare for a stronger future.
How the academy works
Learn today. Plan for tomorrow.
Students take part in six age-appropriate, interactive classes—three in the fall and three in the spring. Hands-on activities, budgeting tools, and take-home resources help students use what they learn at home, at school, at work, and as they prepare for adulthood.
Students who meet the attendance, participation, and activity requirements receive a certificate and recognition at a graduation celebration.
Six-class program
What students will learn
Budgeting & Smart Spending
Build a simple budget and practice making informed spending choices.
Banking, Saving & Security
Learn how checking and savings work, understand interest and fees, and recognize scams and fraud.
Credit, Debt & Borrowing
Understand credit scores, responsible borrowing, and the risks that come with debt.
Earning, Careers & Entrepreneurship
Explore income, education, careers, taxes, and the basics of starting a business.
Future Planning
Create a realistic personal financial action plan for the next stage of life.
Ready to apply?
Student & Parent Information and Application
Complete the student application online, or download the full packet to print and complete by hand.
Program dates, location, time, deadline, and final attendance requirements will be shared when enrollment opens.
Questions about the Financial Academy?
Email office@legacycso.org or call the organization before submitting an application.