Premier America Credit Union Empowers 355 Students with Real-World Financial Skills
AGOURA HILLS, CA – May 30, 2025
Premier America Credit Union brought financial literacy to life at Agoura High School as the school year came to a close, with an engaging Bite of Reality® simulation. Over the course of six interactive sessions, 355 students stepped into the role of working adults, navigating real-world financial choices in a hands-on environment.
Designed to build financial confidence, Bite of Reality® gives teens a glimpse into adulting through budgeting challenges, spending decisions, and life’s unexpected curveballs. From managing student loan payments to deciding between a new car or public transit, students made money choices that mirror everyday life—all within a supportive, educational setting.
“Bite of Reality has been such an incredible event for our Agoura students,” said Jessica Stein, College & Career Advisor at Agoura High School. “Giving them an early understanding of financial responsibility and budgeting allows us to prepare them for success in the future and have a deeper understanding of life after high school. Premier America has been such a wonderful partner in that mission, and we hope to continue giving students this fun, educational opportunity in the future.”
The event was part of Premier America’s ongoing commitment to financial education in local communities. As students explored topics like credit, savings, and cost of living, they were guided by team members from Premier America and the school community, creating a fun, judgement-free space for learning.
Earlier this year, Premier America released their first podcast, aptly named, “The Launch,” which is a weekly show designed for parents and kids of all ages to listen together on Saturday mornings and learn basic financial wellness tips. The hosts, Frankie and Alfredo, share their personal stories and end each show with a shared activity to extend the learning for listeners.
The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and can be found at PremierAmerica.com/Youth.
About Premier America Credit Union: Premier America is a full-service community financial institution that offers exceptional banking to more than 110,000 Member-Owners. Member-Owners benefit from personal service, great savings rates, low fees, low loan rates and a full complement of savings, lending, wealth management, and insurance services. Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with more than $3.4 billion in assets. With 20 retail branches, access to over 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP ATM Network; and the CU Service Center Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.
Photo Included, Courtesy of Ziva Santop
Agoura Hills High School students go through all six sessions of a recent Bite of Reality workshop.
Premier America Credit Union brought financial literacy to life at Agoura High School as the school year came to a close, with an engaging Bite of Reality® simulation. Over the course of six interactive sessions, 355 students stepped into the role of working adults, navigating real-world financial choices in a hands-on environment.
Designed to build financial confidence, Bite of Reality® gives teens a glimpse into adulting through budgeting challenges, spending decisions, and life’s unexpected curveballs. From managing student loan payments to deciding between a new car or public transit, students made money choices that mirror everyday life—all within a supportive, educational setting.
“Bite of Reality has been such an incredible event for our Agoura students,” said Jessica Stein, College & Career Advisor at Agoura High School. “Giving them an early understanding of financial responsibility and budgeting allows us to prepare them for success in the future and have a deeper understanding of life after high school. Premier America has been such a wonderful partner in that mission, and we hope to continue giving students this fun, educational opportunity in the future.”
The event was part of Premier America’s ongoing commitment to financial education in local communities. As students explored topics like credit, savings, and cost of living, they were guided by team members from Premier America and the school community, creating a fun, judgement-free space for learning.
Earlier this year, Premier America released their first podcast, aptly named, “The Launch,” which is a weekly show designed for parents and kids of all ages to listen together on Saturday mornings and learn basic financial wellness tips. The hosts, Frankie and Alfredo, share their personal stories and end each show with a shared activity to extend the learning for listeners.
The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and can be found at PremierAmerica.com/Youth.
About Premier America Credit Union: Premier America is a full-service community financial institution that offers exceptional banking to more than 110,000 Member-Owners. Member-Owners benefit from personal service, great savings rates, low fees, low loan rates and a full complement of savings, lending, wealth management, and insurance services. Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with more than $3.4 billion in assets. With 20 retail branches, access to over 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP ATM Network; and the CU Service Center Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.
Photo Included, Courtesy of Ziva Santop
Agoura Hills High School students go through all six sessions of a recent Bite of Reality workshop.