Student Project Showcase
Real budgeting solutions created by our program participants. Each project represents months of learning, practical application, and mentorship in financial planning.
From Learning to Real Impact
Our students don't just study theory. They build actual budgeting tools and financial planning systems that people use in their daily lives. These projects show what happens when you combine solid learning with hands-on practice.
- Personal budgeting apps with expense tracking
- Small business cash flow analyzers
- Debt reduction calculators and planners
- Investment portfolio tracking systems
- Family budget management tools
Each project goes through multiple iterations. Students get feedback from real users, make improvements, and learn what actually works in financial planning. It's messier than textbook examples, but that's exactly why it works.
The Project Development Path
Foundation Phase
Students start with core financial concepts while identifying a real problem they want to solve. This takes about 8 weeks of combined theory and problem research.
Build & Test
The next 12 weeks involve creating their solution, testing with actual users, and iterating based on feedback. Most students rebuild their project at least twice during this phase.
Real World Launch
Final 6 weeks focus on deployment and documentation. Students present their working solutions to a panel of financial professionals and potential users.
The next cohort begins in September 2025. Applications open in June, and we accept 24 students per program cycle.
Sarah Chen
Senior Project Mentor
Guided Project Development
Sarah works directly with students throughout their project journey. She's not there to give easy answers, but to ask the right questions when students get stuck. Her background in both corporate finance and personal budgeting helps students understand what really matters in financial planning tools.
"Most students come in thinking they need to build something completely revolutionary," Sarah explains. "But the best projects usually solve very basic problems really well. I help them focus on what actual people need, not what sounds impressive in a presentation."
Weekly Check-ins
Individual progress reviews and guidance sessions with project mentors
User Testing Support
Access to volunteer testers from our community network for real feedback
Technical Resources
Development tools, hosting platforms, and financial data sources provided
Industry Connections
Introductions to finance professionals who can provide specialized guidance