LANSING, MI (April 30, 2025) |
LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn essential financial literacy skills through a fun and engaging simulation.
This year’s event, held during National Financial Literacy Month, introduced around 40 Lansing Christian freshmen and seniors to money management basics to promote early financial education. Students visited 12 booths staffed by LAFCU employees, where they navigated expenses such as housing, transportation, groceries, and insurance—all designed to simulate one month of independent living. Students made budgeting decisions based on pre-selected careers, assigned credit scores, and estimated salaries.
At the final station, a LAFCU financial counselor guided students in evaluating their financial choices and shared tips for building a secure financial future.
The Financial Reality Fair is part of LAFCU’s broader commitment to youth financial education and is presented with support from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, which provides materials and training that help teens better understand personal finance.
“Financial stability starts with smart, everyday decisions,” said Shelia Scott, community financial education & business development officer, LAFCU. “The Reality Fair is a great way to show students how much things actually cost and help them understand the importance of budgeting, saving, and making responsible financial choices.”
In addition to Lansing Christian, LAFCU also brought the Financial Reality Fair to Perry High School students April 30. Schools interested in hosting a fair should contact Shelia Scott at sscott@lafcu.com.
