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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2011 Obama Administration Announces Start of Student Exam Window for 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge Challenge Prepares Students for Secure Financial Futures; Runs March 7 – April 8 WASHINGTON – Today, high school-aged students across the country will begin taking a voluntary online exam as part of the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge. The Challenge is designed to enhance the financial capability of high school-aged youth across the United States by strengthening their knowledge of the basics of saving, budgeting, and investing. "All of us - parents, educators, policymakers and students - share the responsibility to ensure that young people in our country learn a set of practical skills that will help them navigate important personal financial decisions," said Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. "This Challenge will help students understand basic finance. To sign up to late the Challenge or download an Educator's Guide go to Treasury.gov