SouthPoint Budget City Simulation provided by SouthPoint
We know adulting can be hard especially when it comes to financial matters. That’s why we feel it is crucial to teach students how to build a budget and manage their money at a young age. The hands-on simulation, SouthPoint Budget City, gives students age 15-18 a taste of the real world complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt and medical insurance payments. The students take on the role as an adult as they navigate SouthPoint Budget City and distinguish the difference between wants and needs.
Check out the video below to get an idea of what a session of SouthPoint Budget City (fka Mad City Money) is.
Tip Sheet
Are you interested in bringing the SouthPoint Budget City program to your school or organization? We make it look easy, but a lot of details go into making it happen.
Here’s what you need to know about hosting a SouthPoint Budget City event.
Volunteer
SouthPoint Budget City is a popular “simulation learning” activity for high school students. We rely on the help of volunteers for this program.
Volunteers play the roles of merchants in SouthPoint Budget City, selling goods and services the participants will need to purchase during the event. Of course, it’s all pretend, but it serves as a simulation for real life.
When you join our roster, we’ll contact you via email when new events are scheduled near you. You simply reply to let us know if you are available and would like to help.
About the Event
You’re a high-school student who has just been transported into the future with your friends. Some of you have just graduated from college or technical school. Some of you are married. All of you already have kids. You’ve just started your first full-time, professional job. You’re earning money and have bills to pay. Now you have to make lots of choices to provide for your family. Oh, and you need to build a budget based on your income and debt. Welcome to SouthPoint Budget City!
Request an Event
SouthPoint Budget City is available for private coordination for schools, groups, business and community organizations. There is no cost for this program. This program is currently only available in the 23 counties SouthPoint Financial Credit Union serves in Minnesota.
