Congratulations to everyone who completed the challenge!

Here’s to the thousands of educators across the nation who brought one hour of financial literacy into their classroom and taught students real-world skills that last a lifetime.

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A movement was sparked across the nation

Let’s celebrate the educators who helped build the movement to make today’s generation the most financially confident yet.

~150,000Students
2,702Educators
1,768Schools
1,122Districts
53States & Territories

Helping take the challenge to new heights

We’re spotlighting schools who made financial literacy a school-wide initiative with 9+ educators completing the challenge.

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Franklin MiddleGreen Bay Area Public School District, WI38 educators participating
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Mission Early College High SchoolSocorro ISD, TX13 educators participating
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Northwestern HighYork 03, SC12 educators participating
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In-Tech AcademyNew York City Geographic District #10, NY9 educators participating
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Preparing students for the real world

Hear directly from students about the impact felt in classrooms nationwide.

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It helped me understand how paying bills worked, how to spend my money wisely, how interest works, and just being wise with my money.

Student at Newtown High School, NY

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It gave me an idea of how credit cards are used in the real world and I think it will be pretty helpful in the future when I do get a credit card.

Student at Newtown High School, NY

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I learned to take your time to be able to make good financial decisions. It's about making sure that the money that you're actually spending goes towards your goal and what you're trying to accomplish in life.

Student at Newtown High School, NY

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Making a difference one class at a time

One class period can be the beginning of building financial confidence that lasts a lifetime.

61% confidence

61% of students reported they were confident in their ability to understand and use credit responsibly after participating in the Hour of Finance Challenge.

Students using Intuit for Education in a classroom

Keep the momentum going

Tap into these FREE Intuit for Education lessons and activities — let’s keep students learning about financial education all year long.

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Basics of Budgeting

After this lesson, students will be able to recognize the elements of a budget, read and interpret a pay stub, and use a budget to make financial decisions in consideration of a financial goal.

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Basics of Credit

After this lesson, students will be able to describe the benefits of using credit responsibly, calculate the cost of using credit, and compare installment, revolving, and service as different types of credit.

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Exploring Budgeting Basics

After this lesson, students will be able to explain the value that a budget can have in helping achieve dreams, set short and long term goals, and plan for the unexpected.

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Understanding Credit

After this lesson, students will be able to prepare for the use of credit, including calculating interest and defining commonly used terms.

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Why are budgets important?

Budgeting may not sound very glamorous, but it's crucial to building your financial security. After this video, students will be able to explain why a budget that's organized and keeps you on track is so important.

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Benefits of using credit

Credit can make it easier for you to make a purchase, but it's also important for you to be clear on how credit works. After this video, students will be able to articulate the advantages of using credit.

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Incorporating your goals

Your budget can help you achieve your goals. After this video, students will be able to connect goals to spending and saving categories.

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Establish your credit history

Your first credit card will likely be the first step in building your credit history. After this video, students will be able to explain what a credit history is, how it works, and the factors that will influence credit over time.

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Intuit Credit Climber

Intuit’s Credit Climber game helps students explore the compounded impact that micro money decisions have on their credit score. Students will experience the risk and reward of utilizing credit as they navigate real world scenarios.

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NGPF’s Money Magic

NGPF’s Money Magic game teaches students the fundamental concept of budgeting and the power of compound interest. Students will learn how to create a budget to meet a savings goal and manage trade-offs when making purchasing decisions.

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Budget Calculator

In this Credit Karma simulation, students will use a budget calculator to manage money while tracking income and expenses to identify savings opportunities.

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What’s on a credit report?

In this Credit Karma simulation, students will review what is on a credit report and how that information is used to report by credit bureaus and determine a credit score.

FAQs

Please visit this link to learn more about Intuit for Education.

Awards shall be distributed to Participating Schools and/or Participating Educators based on the highest Achievement Tier attained by that school.

Achievement Tiers shall be determined based on the number of eligible Participating Educators from a Participating School. There shall be three (3) achievement tiers (collectively, “Achievement Tier(s)”). There is no limitation on the number of schools that may qualify for an Achievement Tier, provided all eligibility requirements set forth herein are satisfied.

  • Velocity: Five (5) or more Participating Educators from a Participating School successfully complete a full playthrough of the game with their Players. Educators who achieve this tier will receive a digital badge, school banner, trophy, and $100 per participating educator for classroom supplies (up to a maximum of $1000).
  • Momentum: Three (3) to four (4) Participating Educators from a Participating School successfully complete a full playthrough of the game with their Players.
    Educators who achieve this tier will receive a digital badge, school banner, and $50 per participating educator for classroom supplies.
  • Catalyst: At least two (2) Participating Educators from a Participating School successfully complete a full playthrough of the game with their Players. Educators who achieve this tier will receive a digital badge.

Participants from Organizations and Independent Learners are not eligible for awards.


See the Official Rules for complete details and award restrictions.

The official Challenge window is now closed, but you can still use the activities with your students by accessing Credit Climber and Money Magic directly. Any game plays after April 15th, 2026 will not count towards Challenge participation or awards.

Official Challenge results will be posted on April 20th, 2026. If you believe there is an error in the posted results, please contact education@intuit.com for additional support.

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