Personal Finance Challenge

The Personal Finance Challenge is FREE and open to teams of 3-4 students in grades 7-12. It consists of two competitions, the Personal Finance Case Study and the Personal Finance Challenge. At the high school level, the Arizona Personal Finance Challenge serves as the state qualifier for the National Personal Finance Challenge hosted by the National Council for Economic Education.

2026 Personal Finance Challenge

The 2026 Personal Finance Challenge Finals will be held on April 17, 2026, at Mesa Community College, Red Mountain Campus.

This includes an assessment open to all Arizona students with no obligation to participate in any further competition.

Individual Competition Information

Personal Finance Case Study

Act as financial consultants for a family and make recommendations based on their unique situation.

Personal Finance Challenge

Showcase your expertise in earning, saving, investing, and other personal finance concepts.

2025 State Champion Team

“The Intangible Assets” from Gilbert Classical Academy – Teacher: Cathleen Gary

Get in Touch

Contact ACEE for more information.