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The Game of Real Life is an exciting, 120-hour financial education, career discovery, and college selection and funding course that culminates with a 20-hour reality simulation game where students "age" from 19 to 26 years old, while working for 25 Houston business, paying bills, filing tax returns, buying homes, cars, and insurance, funding college and managing life events like marriage and auto accidents.
The Game of Real Life is the recipient of the FDIC Chairman's Award for Innovation in Financial Education.
Game 2012 is hosted by more than 25 businesses and is open to the to public, with classes at University of Houston from July 9 to 28..
What is the tuition? The Game is generously supported by business and individual donors so that any youth desiring to Play the GAME to Win can afford to attend. Tuition is $350. Scholarships are available to students qualifying for free or reduces lunch reducing the cost to $50.
To learn more about Game 2012, view the videos on YouTube under Skills 4 Living Houston or download a parent / student brochure in English or Spanish.
