Personal Finance & Investing Academy for High Schoolers at UCLA
UCLA Summer Institute
Apply NowWant to master money before uni? Join UCLA’s Personal Finance & Investing Academy to learn stocks, bonds and risk assessment, build practical investing skills through simulations, and boost your uni/career confidence with university-led teaching and real-world practice.
This is a pre-college summer program at UCLA designed to introduce high school students to personal finance and investing. The course covers investment basics (stocks, bonds, savings), market distinctions (e.
g. , NYSE vs NASDAQ), interest rates, corporate financial planning, and practical risk-assessment exercises using simulated investments. Classes combine university-level instruction with hands-on exercises to build foundational financial literacy and investing confidence.
The program runs on the UCLA campus as part of the Summer Institute UCLA environment, offering both day and residential (boarding) options. Students receive instructor feedback, detailed performance reports, and a Course Completion Certificate.
The environment includes structured daily schedules, supervised residential life, supervised off-campus trips, and enrichment activities to complement academic learning. Admission requires completion of the Summer Institute application.
International students receive visa support and may be charged an international registration fee which covers visa assistance, arrival/departure transportation, and international student medical insurance.
Course Completion Certificate from the Summer Institute UCLA program
July 5–17 2026 (Boarding)
July 5–17 2026 (Day)
July 19–31 2026 (Boarding)
July 19–31 2026 (Day)
Location
- Ages 14-18 (high school students)
- Completion of a Summer Institute application is required for admission
- Interest in personal finance and accounting is recommended
- International students not in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program will need a B-2 visitor visa; students from Visa Waiver countries must apply for ESTA
£3,345
Day option (2 weeks): £3,345. Boarding (2 weeks): £5,575. International registration fee (U.S. programs): $379 (residential) OR $239 (commuter). Tuition includes academic tuition, housing for residential programs, two meals per day (lunch and dinner), selected excursions/activities, and some on-campus transportation.
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