Student Success Stories

Real projects from our graduates who've transformed financial challenges into career opportunities. Each story represents months of dedicated learning and practical application of budget essentials.

Featured Student Projects

Debt reduction tracking dashboard showing progress charts
Jiwon Kang

Personal Debt Elimination Tracker

Built a comprehensive system to track multiple debt payments, calculate interest savings, and visualize progress toward becoming debt-free.

Budget Planning Debt Strategy Excel Modeling
Family budget planning spreadsheet with expense categories
Minji Park

Family Emergency Fund Calculator

Designed a planning tool that helps families determine their ideal emergency fund size based on monthly expenses and risk factors.

Risk Assessment Financial Planning
Investment portfolio analysis with risk assessment charts
Seungho Lee

Small Business Cash Flow Predictor

Created a forecasting system that helps small business owners anticipate cash flow challenges and plan for seasonal variations in revenue.

Cash Flow Business Planning Forecasting

Where Our Students Are Today

Following up with graduates six months to two years after completion shows the lasting impact of practical budget education.

Portrait of Donghyun Kim

Donghyun Kim

Program Graduate - 2024

Eighteen months after completing our program, Donghyun has successfully paid off 75% of his credit card debt using the debt avalanche method we covered. He's now helping his extended family create their first proper budgets.

"The compound effect of small changes is real. I'm saving more money now than I thought possible, and it doesn't feel restrictive anymore."

Progress Tracking

75%
Debt Reduced
18
Months Later
Portrait of Yuna Choi

Yuna Choi

Program Graduate - Early 2024

Two years post-graduation, Yuna has built a six-month emergency fund and started investing for retirement. She credits the program with giving her confidence to make financial decisions without constant worry.

"I actually look forward to reviewing my finances now. Understanding the basics removed so much anxiety from money decisions."

Financial Milestones

6mo
Emergency Fund
Investing Started

Next Program Starts Fall 2025

Our comprehensive budget essentials program combines practical tools with real-world application. Students work on their actual financial situations while learning proven strategies.

Budget Essentials Program
Week 1-3
Foundation & Assessment
Week 4-6
Debt Strategies
Week 7-9
Emergency Planning
Week 10-12
Investment Basics
Week 13-15
Long-term Planning
Week 16
Project Presentation
Foundation & Assessment (Weeks 1-3)
Start with your current financial situation and build essential budgeting skills
Debt Strategies (Weeks 4-6)
Learn proven methods for reducing and eliminating debt systematically
Emergency Planning (Weeks 7-9)
Build financial safety nets that protect against unexpected expenses
Investment Basics (Weeks 10-12)
Understand fundamental investment principles for long-term growth
Long-term Planning (Weeks 13-15)
Create sustainable financial plans that grow with your life changes
Project Presentation (Week 16)
Present your personal financial plan and receive feedback from peers

Applications for our September 2025 cohort open this summer. Class size is limited to ensure personalized attention for each student's financial situation.

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