Georgia students will soon have to pass a high school personal finance course to graduate

Georgia students will have to pass a high school personal finance course to graduate

You have questions. We have the answers!

What is the rationale behind the requirement
When does it go into effect?
What grade should the course be taught in?
What are the content standards for the new course?
What content meets the specific graduation requirement?
What are my curriculum options?

In-depth, research-proven answers to all of these questions can be found in our latest video: Meeting the Georgia Financial Literacy High School Graduation Requirement.

New Standards & Alignment Guide

This guide shows all of the Financial Literacy Standards as defined by Georgia Legislation and which elements of our simulation and curriculum satisfy those requirements.

Georgia Standards (PDF)

Alignment Guide (PDF)

The Case for Applied Financial Education

Learn why Budget Challenge’s patented program is the most effective financial education solution available.

Download White Paper (PDF)

Your school's complete solution includes:

Realistic 10-week simulation
17 chapter textbook & e-textbook
Multi-modal assessments
PLUS Investing add-on module
Cash Flow Budgeting Tool
On-demand teacher training
Live Help Desk support
Parent engagement tools

Learn More

Join Us for a Live Webinar

Sign up for a live webinar at your convenience to see how Georgia schools are already using Budget Challenge to create the next generation of financially capable young adults.

Education pricing as low as $20 per student, including everything listed above including all teacher resources, professional development, and ongoing support. Submit an estimate of your graduation class size for a no-obligation quote.

Contact Us

Are you interested in demoing our program, joining a webinar, or having a conversation with our Director of Education? Let us know below!

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Please tell us more

Recent Teacher Spotlights

Teaching Real-World Financial Skills: How Budget Challenge Brings Financial Literacy to Life
Posted 2 months ago
Karen Kurtz, a teacher from Stamford, CT, has used Budget Challenge in her classes since 2015 with great success. Read her guest blog post about her experiences using the program in her Honors Financial Planning course.
Teacher Spotlight — Kathy Simindinger
Posted 4 months ago
Kathy Simindinger, a teacher at Rhodes State College in Ohio, has used Budget Challenge to teach a personal finance course. Read about her experience.
Teacher Spotlight — Michael Mann
Posted 8 months ago
Michael Mann, a principal from North Star Academy in Newark, New Jersey, shares his experience using Budget Challenge in a graduation requirement state.