Prepare Your Kid With Financial Skills – For Free

Youth Finance University is a DECA project created by Newport High School students, aiming to provide financial literacy classes to children in the Greater Seattle area.

Why Choose Youth Finance University?

Peer-to-Peer Learning

Learn from fellow students who understand your perspective and can relate to your financial journey.

Real-World Application

Practice with real-life scenarios and learn how to apply financial concepts in your daily life.

Interactive Sessions

Engage in hands-on activities and group discussions that make learning finance fun and memorable.

What You'll Learn

Core Financial Skills

  • Budgeting & Saving Strategies
  • Investment Basics
  • Credit & Debt Management

Advanced Topics

  • Stock Market Analysis
  • Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
  • Real Estate Investment Basics

About Youth Finance University

Our Mission

Youth Finance University was founded by Newport High School students with a passion for financial education. Our mission is to empower young minds with essential financial knowledge, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for students aged 7+

As a DECA PMFL (Personal Financial Literacy) project, we believe that financial education should be available to everyone, regardless of their background. That's why we offer our comprehensive program completely free of charge.

Student-led initiative
Free comprehensive education
Community-focused approach

Why?

To create a future where every young person in the Greater Seattle Area has the financial knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their money and investments.

How?

We combine peer-to-peer learning with practical exercises and real-world examples to make financial education engaging and relevant for young learners.

When and Where?

At the moment, we are currently searching for available space to teach our lessons. Please sign up below to get updates on when and where we will be holding our classes.

Meet Our Team

Princeton Lock

Project Director

Princeton leads the team, spearheads outreach efforts, and designs course content, drawing on years of financial market experience since age 12 to create impactful lessons.

Nik Bhotika

Educational Coordinator

With classroom teaching experience from Kumon and tutoring at Mathnasium, Nik customizes the curriculum to meet each student’s unique learning needs.

Will Ross

Educational Coordinator

Will oversees general instruction and regulates engagement, ensuring each and every student is having fun with each lesson while developing necessary skills.

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