High school is a time filled with big questions. What if I go to college? What if I choose a trade? What if I move out after graduation? What if I take on student loans? These “what ifs” are on the minds of many students, but rarely do they have the chance to see the financial impact of their choices in a clear, concrete way.
As educators, you know how important it is for young people to explore options and practice decision-making. The challenge is giving them the right tools to do that safely, before real consequences come into play. That’s where Money Path makes a difference.
Decisions with long-term effects
The choices teens make in the first years after high school can set the stage for their financial well-being for years to come. A career path determines income, education influences debt, and lifestyle choices shape expenses.
Yet many students only see the immediate side of these decisions — for example, whether they’ll enjoy a particular job or whether a college “feels like a good fit.” Without understanding the financial realities attached to each path, their ‘what ifs’ remain unanswered.
Exploring scenarios without the risk
Money Path was designed to give students a safe, engaging way to test out different futures. Whether a student is comparing college majors, considering a trade, or looking at the financial impact of moving out on their own, Money Path makes it possible to try out scenarios before making a commitment.
Students can:
- Compare potential salaries across different careers
- Estimate loan repayment and other education costs
- Adjust living expenses to see how lifestyle choices affect their budget
- Explore how savings goals fit into their long-term plan
This hands-on approach turns vague questions into clear data, making it easier for students to see how their choices connect to financial outcomes.
Building confidence through planning
The purpose isn’t to push students toward one “right” path; it’s to give them the confidence that comes from understanding their options. By exploring ‘what if’ scenarios in Money Path, students learn to:
- Evaluate trade-offs
- Recognize the ripple effects of choices
- Develop critical thinking and planning skills that extend well beyond money
For many teens, this may be the first time they see how their education, career, and lifestyle goals truly fit together.
Supporting educators, empowering students
As an educator, your role is to prepare students not only for graduation but for the life that follows. Money Path supports that commitment to student success by making future planning tangible and interactive. It equips your students to ask better questions, make more informed choices, and enter adulthood with greater clarity.
Help your students turn their ‘what ifs’ into plans they can believe in. Explore how Money Path can support your classroom, or fill out this short user request form to get free access to Money Path for your students.