Study: High schools need to educate youth on finances
MEDFORD, Ore. (1/11/06)--Rogue FCU in Medford, Ore., is responding to a recent survey by Southern Oregon University that showed students think high schools need to provide more financial education.
The survey of 667 college students reported that 83% said their high school did not do an adequate job.
Through its CU Succeed program, the $346 million asset credit union will conduct a number of free classes for teens ages 15-18 about checking account basics, electronic services, budgeting and credit.
The CU Succeed program began last April. Students must sign up for and commit to all four classes to obtain Visa credit and debit cards attached to their accounts.
Those who complete the four-week session can move on to graduate courses in auto buying and beginning investing.
All seminars are free and held at branches in Medford, Klamath Falls and Grants Pass.
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