Welcome to the 2026 New York State Personal Finance Challenge
All New York State teams must register using the new state competition portal.
Register here for the 2026 New York State Personal Finance Challenge:
NEW YORK
Competition Timeline
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State Portal Opens: February 6, 2026
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Challenge Window: February 6 – March 13, 2026
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Final Day to Complete the Online Exam: March 13, 2026
In-Person New York State Finals
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Date: March 27, 2026
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Who Advances: Top 8 teams from the online challenge
State Prizes (per team):
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1st Place: $1,000
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2nd Place: $500
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3rd Place: $250
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4th Place: $125
The New York State Champion advances to the National Personal Finance Challenge Finals.
National Personal Finance Challenge Finals
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Dates: May 31 – June 1, 2026
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Location: Atlanta, GA
National Prizes (per student and coach):
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1st Place: $2,000
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2nd Place: $1,000
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3rd Place: $500
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4th Place: $250
Questions?
Email dtan@councilforeconed.org
Responses within 24 hours.
Good luck to all teams—we look forward to an exciting 2026 competition season.