HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Nuvision Credit Union said it has completed the second year of its How Money Works financial education program at Costa Mesa High School, with 100 students participating during the 2025-26 school year and more than 225 students taking part since the initiative launched two years ago.
The year-long program, conducted monthly from September through May in partnership with HowMoneyWorks.com, focused on budgeting, saving, credit, investing, college costs and other personal finance topics. Nuvision said the classes were designed to help students build practical money-management skills and prepare for financial decisions after graduation.
The program concluded in May with a recognition ceremony honoring participating students. According to Nuvision, all students received certificates, while 14 graduating seniors were awarded scholarships of up to $1,000 based on video reflections describing what they learned and how the course influenced their financial goals.
Nuvision CEO Roger Ballard said financial literacy remains central to the credit union's mission and noted the positive response from students. Educators at Costa Mesa High School also praised the program, saying students became more engaged in financial topics and developed greater confidence in setting and pursuing personal financial goals. Nuvision, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., reported more than $3.9 billion in assets and over 200,000 members.