High schools and districts use the Money Path app as an innovative enhancement to large group or multi-grade level career and personal financial planning activities.

In the app, students learn about career options and experience an introduction to financial planning. They explore their post-high school goals and assess the potential long-term financial impacts of choices they’ll be making in the coming months and years. Money Path helps students start the conversation to think past today and into their futures.

The easy-to-use interface is simple for educators, as well as career and academic advisors, to demonstrate in a large group format. In fact, Money Path is so intuitive that demonstrations are easily facilitated by staff who may not be experienced in teaching personal finance or academic and career planning.

Target Audience Students in grades 10-12
Supplies
  • Large event space / multiple classrooms
  • AV set up
  • Internet access
  • Computer/tablet – one per student
  • Class code

  • Understand the connection between academic planning, life after high school and financial wellbeing
  • Navigate life paths to explore different interests and pathways after high school, examining college and career choices, student loan debt, salary, savings, goals, major purchases and budgeting
  • Compare personalized paths side-by-side to show the impact of decisions on long-term financial success

  • Academic & Career Planning Activity
  • Post- “Reality Check Day” Activity
  • Alternate Activity for Standardized Testing Days
  • Scaffolded Activity across Grade Levels

How It Works

Money Path enriches classroom instruction by helping students apply the knowledge and skills you’ve equipped them with to build plans for their future.

  • Step 1:

    Students select the post-graduation option or career path they want to explore. If considering post-secondary education, they select the institution and field of study.

  • Step 2:

    Students then explore the education expenses and income connected to the career option they are considering.

  • Step 3:

    Students assess their need for student loans and the long-term financial impact.

  • Step 4:

    Students create a budget with their estimated future income and living expenses.

  • Step 5:

    Students set financial goals and forecast retirement savings based on prior choices.

  • Step 6:

    Students can save as many paths as they like and compare them to make the best decision for their future.

Guided Facilitation Video

Setup and Get Started with Money Path.

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Available at no cost to Wisconsin schools

Money Path is currently available free to Wisconsin school districts thanks to generous sponsors.

Educators outside Wisconsin can contact us to learn more.

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