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The Financial Education Program that Turns Learning into Reality

pending money has never been easier than it is for todays youth. More credit is being extended to this segment at a younger and younger age. Yet, far too few students learn life skills that will ultimately lead to their personal financial success.

Now there is an answer!

A coalition of credit unions, through Americas Credit Union Museums Financial Literacy Education Committee, has designed the first ever comprehensive training package, CU 4 RealityTM, centered on the dynamic interaction ha between student, educator, parent, credit unions and business volunteers. t

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Complete flexibility to tailor to any age or school level C urriculum written by educators for educators and can be easily incorporated into any existing curriculum Students participate in hands-on practical application of budgeting

Credit Unions forge relationships with schools and community businesses through a common cause P rogram can be run for as little as the cost of paper and pencils or completely outsourced Credit Unions can work together with schools in their communities and leverage resources Program provides continually updated support

The Most Comprehensive Youth Financial Education Guide on the Market!

CU 4 RealityTM begins with a classroom curriculum guide, developed by educators for educators. The curriculum can be seamlessly integrated into an existing classroom curriculum. After completing the curriculum, students participate in the CU 4 RealityTM Fair, a fun and exciting simulation of spending and budgeting based on career choices and lifestyle decisions.

Through creating personal budgets based on expected income, and allocating dollars for housing, food, and clothing, plus purchases they feel they cant live without, students see how easy it is to fall short on money and then they can see how to close the gap through solutions.

The CU 4 RealityTM guide provides all the tools for your credit union volunteers to show students, on the spot, how they can successfully manage their finances!

The CU 4 RealityTM Fair guide has all you need to run a completely turn-key program.
Planning sheets, timelines, materials, and calculations are laid out in a simple to use format based on the collective results of past Fairs. Plus, you have the ability to customize many of the sections yourself. The guide includes:

Program Planning Vendor & Volunteer Material Student Information Customizable Materials Publicity Event Follow-up Program Updates Telephone Support

CU 4 RealityTM Program Accolades

Since its introduction in 2005, and over 3000 students completing the program, CU 4 RealityTM has been praised by teachers, students, and credit union industry professionals for its adaptability and hands-on learning experience.

Endorsed By:
NAFCU President and CEO Fred Becker DCUC President and CEO Roland Arty Arteaga N. H. Credit Union/Banking Commissioner Peter C. Hildreth Participating credit unions and others

Educator Feedback
Implementing the program was seamless with my current curriculum. The modules are free-standing. The students came away from the program with a much greater understanding of a real persons salary, and how they would have to divide their income for expenses in order to live on their own. Working with our local credit union was great! They visited our school, trained us on the program and even introduced us to local business leaders.

Student Praise
When my parents say they dont have the money, now I know what theyre going through. Save if you want something because it goes out faster than it comes in. I loved the Wheel of Reality. I learned that unplanned expenses can really hurt your budget. The real world is hard!

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Join the growing number of credit unions making youth financial education in their community a reality

Your next step is simple:

Call today for more information: 603-629-1553 Contact us to purchase your step-by-step two-volume guide, one with the Curriculum and one for the Fair, along with customizable support materials, and telephone support. Inquire about a fully managed program. Visit Americas Credit Union Museums web site http://www.acumuseum.org for more information.

Americas Credit Union Museum Financial Literacy Education Committee

603-629-1553
Email - ppowell@acumuseum.org Web site - http://www.acumuseum.org
FM CU 4 Reality 02/08 This brochure is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink.