A free online financial literacy simulation run by Bank of America in which middle and high school students make real-life money decisions, from budgeting to unexpected expenses. Players start as college students with part-time jobs and later move into full-time work, paying costs such as rent, insurance and loans. The six-hour game includes lessons and badges, students who finish every lesson and month earn a Financial Skills Certification, and regional contests recognize top players.
Offered by Bank of America and Junior Achievement. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Finance, Business
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Financial Skills Challenge is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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