Reality U is a powerful, hands-on financial literacy experience designed to help students connect their academic choices today with their financial reality tomorrow. Through a highly interactive 75-minute simulation, students step into adulthood—making real-world decisions about careers, housing, transportation, childcare, and everyday expenses.

This engaging experience creates meaningful “ah-ha” moments as students quickly see how education level and career choices directly impact their financial stability and quality of life. Reality U brings financial concepts to life in a way that is memorable, relevant, and motivating.

Beyond the simulation, Reality U supports youth in:

• Understanding budgeting and money management
• Exploring career pathways and earning potential
• Recognizing the long-term impact of education and decision-making
• Building confidence to plan for their future

Learn more about the program here: https://www.realityu.org/

Bring Reality U to Your Community

We are actively seeking partners and sponsors to bring Reality U to more schools across Cobb County and the City of Marietta. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact students’ futures by helping them understand and take ownership of their financial trajectory.

Do you want to sponsor and partner with area schools to change the financial trajectory of a student’s life?

Your support helps us deliver this transformative experience to students who benefit most from early exposure to financial education and career planning.

For more information or to get involved, please contact:
Eboni Cook
Reality U Coordinator
📧 ecook@cisgeorgia.org

Together, we can equip students with the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed, not just in school, but in life.