Credit Union of Georgia is proud to offer a Financial Literacy Course designed to equip students with real-world money skills and build confidence that lasts beyond the classroom. 

This initiative reflects a commitment to helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and everyday financial life. By introducing practical money management concepts early,  This initiative bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world financial skills, helping students build confidence in budgeting, saving, using credit responsibly, and making informed financial decisions. By supporting students and educators, Credit Union of Georgia is strengthening the financial future of communities across North Georgia. 

Why Did Credit Union of Georgia Create a Financial Literacy Course? 

While students learn core subjects like math and science, many graduate without a clear understanding of how to manage money in real life. This course helps close that gap by making financial concepts practical and accessible through readings, lesson activities, and group work opportunities.  

Topics include: 

• Building a budget
• Saving vs. spending
• Setting financial goals
• Understanding how credit works
• Making informed financial decisions 

Our goal is to help students feel confident managing money at every stage of life, and to prepare them for more challenging financial decisions later in life.  

How Credit Union of Georgia Supports Schools Beyond Traditional Banking

Credit Union of Georgia invests in education and long-term community success. By bringing financial literacy into schools and youth programs, the Credit Union helps: 

• Support educators with curriculum resources
• Reinforce classroom learning
• Prepare students for financial independence
• Strengthen local communities through education 

The program is designed to grow with students through age-appropriate, engaging lessons built around real-world application. 

Elementary School (Kindergarten – Fifth Grade)

Students build money basics by learning what money is, understanding needs versus wants, recognizing saving versus spending, and setting simple savings goals. 

Middle School (Sixth – Eighth Grade) 

Students develop financial awareness by exploring budgeting basics, income and earning money, banking fundamentals, smart spending habits, and goal setting. 

High School (Ninth – Twelfth Grade) 

Students focus on financial independence through real-life budgeting, understanding credit and financial health, responsible borrowing, banking and account management, and post-graduation financial planning. 

To further expand this impact, Credit Union of Georgia also offers a range of benefits for schools and youth organizations looking to strengthen financial education opportunities for their students. 

Benefits for Schools and Youth Organizations

This program is designed to support classrooms, after-school programs, and community organizations by delivering engaging, interactive presentations tailored to each age group.  

Each session is built to make financial concepts easy to understand and relevant to students’ everyday lives, helping them connect classroom learning with real-world financial decisions. It provides an age-appropriate curriculum, real-world examples students can relate to, and experienced presenters from Credit Union of Georgia who bring practical financial knowledge into the learning environment.  

With flexible delivery options, the program can be adapted to fit a variety of schedules, group sizes, and learning settings, making it easy for schools and youth programs to bring meaningful financial education directly to their students.

Scheduling a session is simple and flexible. Fill out our School Support Request form. 

To learn more and make a financial literacy course request, follow this link: cuofga.org/financial-success/school-partner-perks/ 

Building Financial Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime

Financial education gives students the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions throughout life. Credit Union of Georgia partners with schools, educators, and youth organizations to provide practical, age-appropriate financial literacy that builds lifelong money management skills. Through hands-on learning and real-world lessons, students gain the tools they need to achieve financial confidence and prepare for a stronger financial future. 

 

 

 

By: Alee Reddick-Hodges
Last Updated: July 20, 2026