FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2024
NKU To Host First Ever Kentucky National Personal Finance Challenge
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- Northern Kentucky University will host the first-ever Kentucky
National Personal Finance Challenge, happening on NKU’s campus in April. The National
Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC) is a nationwide competition that offers high school
students the opportunity to build and demonstrate their knowledge in the concepts of earning
income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit and managing risk.
The first round of the competition is an online 30-question challenge. The highest-scoring
student teams are invited to the state finals at NKU on April 5, 2024. State champions then
proceed to the national competition, where teams will use their knowledge to create a financial plan for a hypothetical family scenario. The Top 16 teams in the National Finals will advance to compete for the national championship in a Quiz Bowl.
“I am truly thrilled and honored that Northern Kentucky University has been chosen as the host for the finals of the 1st Kentucky National Personal Finance Challenge,” Ryan Goss, Director of the NKU Center for Economic Education, said. “This opportunity not only reflects our
commitment to advancing financial education but also showcases the university’s dedication to empowering students with essential life skills. We eagerly anticipate bringing together
participants, educators, and experts to foster a vibrant learning environment, making this event a memorable and impactful experience for all.”
The national competition will be held in Cleveland, Ohio May 19 and 20, 2024. While in
Cleveland ALL EXPENSES are covered including food, hotel, and events (transportation
to/from state of origin excluded). The top four teams win cash prizes at our exciting in-person National Finals in Cleveland.
For more information or to register for the event, click here.
About Northern Kentucky University: NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky
and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide
by The Wall Street Journal for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university
committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and
social vitality of the region. Learn more at nku.edu.
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Media Contact: Corey Best | Director, Public Relations | bestc6@nku.edu | 859.466.9650
