About This Workshop

Managing money can feel confusing but Prosperity Prep Academy makes it clear, practical, and fun! This interactive four-day workshop is designed to help young adults with autism build confidence in handling money, making smart financial decisions, and planning for the future.

Led by Prosper Academy instructors and financial literacy coaches, this series uses hands-on activities, games, and real-life scenarios to help you understand how money works in everyday life.

What to Expect:

Day 1: Understanding Money & Your Habits Learn the basics of how money works and explore your personal spending habits. Participate in interactive activities to identify needs vs. wants and uncover where your money typically goes. Create your own “Money Personality” profile to better understand your strengths and challenges with money.

Day 2: Budgeting for Real Life Learn how to build a simple, realistic budget that works for your life. Explore fixed, variable, and unexpected expenses through hands-on budgeting games. Practice making choices and balancing spending, saving, and fun using real-world scenarios.

Day 3: Saving, Spending & Smart Decisions Learn how to save money, avoid common financial mistakes, and make smart spending choices. Explore topics like impulse buying, subscriptions, and financial “traps.” Play decision-based games where your choices impact your financial future.

Day 4: The “Real Life Money Challenge” (Final Activity) Put your skills to the test in a full financial simulation where you will:

• Manage a monthly budget
• Handle surprise expenses
• Make spending and saving decisions in real time
• Work toward a personal financial goal

Celebrate your progress by creating your Prosper Money Plan—a personalized plan for how you’ll manage money moving forward.

Upon Completion:

Participants will receive a Financial Foundations Certificate from Prosper Academy, demonstrating their knowledge of budgeting, saving, and real-world money management skills.

Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics

Skill Domain: Finance Cost: $220

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.

Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics

Skill Domain: Finance Cost: $220

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Money skills create more independence, confidence, and peace of mind.

Why Money Matters is designed to help neurodivergent adults build a strong foundation in personal finance and understand the purpose behind everyday money decisions.

By focusing on topics like income, expenses, saving, budgeting, and financial decision-making, this course helps participants develop real-world money management skills that promote independence and long-term financial confidence.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of financial concepts such as income, expenses, saving, and budgeting
• Explore practical tools like debit cards, banking apps, and online bill payments
• Practice strategies for tracking spending, paying bills on time, and managing day-to-day finances
• Use simple frameworks to make thoughtful financial decisions about needs, wants, and future goals

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their personal finances with clarity and confidence. They will leave with a stronger understanding of how money functions in daily life, practical tools to stay organized, and the mindset needed to make intentional financial choices that support independence and future goals.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Money skills create more independence, confidence, and peace of mind.

Why Money Matters is designed to help neurodivergent adults build a strong foundation in personal finance and understand the purpose behind everyday money decisions.

By focusing on topics like income, expenses, saving, budgeting, and financial decision-making, this course helps participants develop real-world money management skills that promote independence and long-term financial confidence.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of financial concepts such as income, expenses, saving, and budgeting
• Explore practical tools like debit cards, banking apps, and online bill payments
• Practice strategies for tracking spending, paying bills on time, and managing day-to-day finances
• Use simple frameworks to make thoughtful financial decisions about needs, wants, and future goals

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their personal finances with clarity and confidence. They will leave with a stronger understanding of how money functions in daily life, practical tools to stay organized, and the mindset needed to make intentional financial choices that support independence and future goals.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.