Now is the time to boost financial confidence in your classroom with a plug-and-play, 60-minute activity that requires zero prep and no prior finance teaching expertise.
DECA is calling on our community to join the movement and make today’s generation the most financially confident yet. You won’t be alone—more than 50,000 participants across the country have already stepped up to take part in the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge.
Join the Challenge!
One hour of financial education. Three easy steps to start.
Join educators nationwide coming together to equip our students with essential financial skills that could make a real impact on their future. The challenge is on!
- Ready: Sign up for the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge.
- Set: Choose your game and receive a unique join code instantly.
- Play: Share the challenge link and join code with students. It’s that simple.
“The process to implement the financial literacy game was extremely easy. Very straightforward.” - Malamo Kutsoyanis, Teacher, Newton High School
Make sure to register and participate by April 15, 2026, to be eligible for a series of awards that celebrate your school’s commitment to the financial literacy movement.
Earn recognition and awards for your school
The more educators who join the movement from your school, the more rewards you’ll unlock for participating — including up to $100 in cash awards for school supplies per educator.*
- 5+ Educators (Velocity Tier)
- Your school receives a trophy, school banner and $100 per educator for classroom supplies.
- 3+ Educators (Momentum Tier)
- Your school receives a school banner and $50 per educator for classroom supplies.
- 2+ Educators (Catalyst Tier)
- All educators receive an official digital badge to showcase your commitment to promoting financial literacy.
Plus, every participating student will earn an Official Certificate of Completion and each school will be featured on our National Impact Tracker. Let's go!
Game On: Choose from two engaging activities
Drive engagement in the classroom with your choice of two fun and interactive online games that meet students where they are with meaningful lessons on money management.
- Intuit Credit Climber: Students navigate the highs and lows of credit scores and learn how real-life choices affect their financial future in this game powered by Credit Karma.
- NGPF Money Magic: Students apply fundamental budgeting principles such as managing spending versus saving.
“I would definitely recommend this activity to other high schools because I was able to learn a lot of stuff — and it's very useful for the future.” - Student from Newtown High School, NY
Don’t miss the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge
When your school joins the challenge, you are joining a nationwide effort dedicated to empowering today’s generation with the tools to become the most financially confident yet.
By dedicating just 60 minutes now through April 15, you are helping to lay a real foundation for young learners to navigate serious financial decisions. It’s more than just a game; it’s empowering your students with the tools to thrive in the real world.
Join us in making financial confidence a reality for every student. Register here to get started.
