Craven Community College (Craven CC), in partnership with State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU), will host its annual Reality of Money® event Tuesday, Oct. 27, on the college’s New Bern Campus.
The event will take place in the Student Center, located in Ward Hall, and offer two sessions, from 8:55 to 10:25 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All Craven CC students and employees are welcome to participate.
Reality of Money gives participants a firsthand look at the financial responsibilities of adulthood. During the simulation, students assume the roles of working adults with jobs, debt, families and everyday expenses. Volunteers guide them through expense stations, where they must make decisions about how to manage their income and meet their obligations before their next payday. The experience emphasizes three lessons: how good credit affects financial opportunities, the value of education after high school, and the importance of making informed financial decisions. By connecting these concepts to everyday situations, the simulation helps students consider how their choices today can shape their financial future.
