Sponsored by Intuit

Intuit for Education is a free and flexible financial literacy program that uses practical tools to teach students about finances and help them build financial confidence.

During Financial Literacy Month this April, Intuit for Education is moving beyond the traditional classroom setting. They’re making learning more interactive and hands-on with the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge.

This FREE nationwide program challenges schools to spend at least one hour learning about budgeting through a financial literacy challenge. Plus, eligible schools can win prizes, too.*

The challenge is a fantastic opportunity for your students to learn valuable financial concepts, such as saving and budgeting, which will set them up for success in their future careers.

Money skills are essential in today’s world. Knowing how money works and how to manage it well can really change a person’s life for the better. Because it’s not just about saving pennies—it’s about making smart decisions that will positively impact your future. In an Intuit Financial Education survey, 95% of students who currently receive financial curriculum found it helpful. With this challenge, your students will get the opportunity to learn valuable financial skills, such as saving money for college.

Learning about finances doesn’t have to be all spreadsheets. This challenge flips the script on financial education, so you can learn about money management in a way that’s both exciting and informative with easy-to-use curriculum and online games.

Recognition and prizes

Win national or state recognition and compete for prizes like Chromebooks and trophies for your school.*

Friendly competition

Watch the national leaderboard throughout the month to track your school’s progress and see how you compare to your peers.

Fun interactive lesson

Easily teach your students about budgeting with a ready-to-go lesson that fits right into your curriculum.

Gamified real-world scenarios

Play Intuit Prosperity Quest™, an online financial literacy game that models real-life decisions, and helps students learn how to make a budget and save money in an intuitive way.

With all these elements wrapped into one, the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge is more than just a fun competition. It’s enhancing your students’ money management skills in ways you never thought possible.

Teach financial literacy all year round. Intuit for Education’s free professional development resources can help you strengthen your teaching toolkit and prepare students with financial knowledge. These resources include:

Customizable lesson plans: Tailor your educational curriculum to cater to the unique needs of each student, maximizing their learning experience in every session.

Live and on-demand webinars: Attend engaging workshops that provide hands-on opportunities to explore cutting-edge teaching methods in a collaborative environment.

Hands-on financial simulations: Practice applying lessons through real-world scenarios using tools like products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.

Join the Hour of Finance™ Challenge today to help your students learn important financial skills, like budgeting basics.

Share the challenge with your teacher, so they can sign up.