FAQ’S
Why should my teen take a Personal Finance class?
Financial literacy is a life skill your teen can’t afford to skip! This class teaches budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and how to make smart money decisions—skills that lead to financial independence and confidence.
How will this class help my teen’s future?
Your student will finish this course knowing how to avoid debt traps, make wise college and career choices, and grow wealth for the future. Many parents say this is the most practical class their teen ever takes.
Personal Finance — Live Online Fall | High School Elective (½ Credit, Grade 9–12)
$409.00
Personal Finance – Live Online Semester Course
Fall 2026 | Meets Tuesdays, 10:15 am – 11:15 pm CST
Grade Level: 10th–12th (Recommended for ages 15+)
Credit: 0.5 (High School Elective)
Instructor: Julia Jinks
Tuition: $409
Required Materials: Beyond Personal Finance (When ordering the student workbook, please include the teacher’s name in the order form; Julia Jinks.)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Thank you for teaching this class this semester. C.R. has enjoyed every minute of it, and because of your class and this curriculum, he is now strongly considering finance as a career path!” S.R., parent
Give Your Teen the Financial Tools You Wish You Had at Their Age
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I’d learned this in high school,” this is that class.
Personal Finance equips students with the practical, real-world money skills they need to thrive—whether they plan to attend college, join the workforce, start a business, or live independently.
This live, teacher-led semester course takes the mystery (and stress) out of managing money by giving teens the tools, confidence, and hands-on practice to make smart financial choices now and for the future.
Students Will Learn To:
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Build and follow a monthly budget
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Understand saving, banking, and investing basics
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Use credit wisely and avoid common debt traps
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Compare post-high school education costs and returns
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Analyze real-life financial scenarios (housing, transportation, jobs, etc.)
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Plan for future expenses like college, business start-up, or big purchases
Course Highlights:
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Live Weekly Class: Interactive instruction with Mrs. Jinks every Monday
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Hands-On Projects: Create personal budgets, investment simulations, and spending trackers
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Discussion-Based: Real conversations about real-world money decisions
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Faith + Stewardship Lens: Encourages financial responsibility and biblical values
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Final Project: Students present a full financial plan based on a personal or fictional case
Real Skills. Lifelong Confidence.
This isn’t just “check-the-box” curriculum. It’s a life-preparation course that sets students up to:
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Make informed choices about college, careers, and lifestyle
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Avoid costly mistakes early in adulthood
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Understand how money works—and how to make it work for them
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Approach the future with independence and wisdom
What Parents Are Saying:
"This class changed the way my son talks about money. He’s planning ahead now and thinking through every dollar."
— Melissa G., Homeschool Mom
Related Courses & Bundle Savings
Pair Personal Finance with Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, or Economics for a powerful financial literacy track.
✅ Save when you Bundle Electives
✅ Ask about our Dual Degree Program to earn college credit while in high school
Enrollment Details
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Live Online Class
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Fall 2026 Semester Course
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Meets Tuesdays, 10:15 am - 11:15 pm CST
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½ High School Elective Credit
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Open to students in grades 10–12 (ages 15+)
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No prerequisite required
FAQ
Q: Is this course live or self-paced?
A: This is a live, instructor-led course that meets weekly over Zoom.
Q: Will my student receive a grade or credit?
A: Yes! Students who complete the course receive 0.5 high school elective credit with grading support from a True North Academy teacher.
Q: What materials are required?
A: All materials will be provided digitally or via recommended free tools (Google Sheets, free budgeting apps, etc.). Student workbook from Beyong Personal Finance.
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7 reviews for Personal Finance — Live Online Fall | High School Elective (½ Credit, Grade 9–12)
LK | Homeschool Mom –
I really enjoyed the course! I think you have done a fantastic job!” LK
Abigail P. –
I loved this class so much! It was one of my favorites all through
high school. I’ve always been curious about how all of it works, and
the resources all laid it out perfectly, and it was so simple and easy
to understand, and yet didn’t feel child-like. I would recommend this
class to all my high school friends struggling with understanding how
to take care of their finances!
Lucas Dvoranchik –
Super fun class and really well taught, I really feel more confident about budgeting in the future and saving for all the things i will need to buy.
AB –
I think this class is great for learning how to budget and the basics of paying taxes. It’s sort of like you’re in a life simulation and it realistically depicts the expenses that would be on a person’s budget. It also teaches the importance of saving and investing. Overall, I’d say it was a pretty good class!
Juliet Gomes –
This class was absolutely amazing, especially for learning how to construct budgets and how the stock market works. Every teen should know or learn how to handle finances– in fact, it should be a practical skill taught in schools! It’s important to know how to buy a car and a house, along with paying taxes and debts. I definitely feel a lot more confident about handling money now, than before I took this class. Awesome class! Highly recommended
Lexie Mizzone –
This class helped me in so many ways, especially with saving money, and budgeting. Finance is a life skill that every person should learn, and this class was perfect for that. I will definitely recommend to my friends, and am so thankful I took it. Thank you for being such a kind and patient teacher, always ready to help us with whatever we were struggling with.
Anna Reese Crowe –
I enjoyed Personal Finance with Ms Jinks. Knowing how to budget your finances is a skill everyone can benefit from. I definitely recommend it for all students.