Student Budgeting App

Student Budgeting App

Technologies Used

HTML/CSS/JSBootstrapMySQL

Development Time

3 months

Project Status

Completed

Project Overview

A web-based application designed to help students manage their finances effectively. The project aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals of No Poverty and Quality Education by making financial management accessible to students.

Key Features

  • Expense tracking and categorisation
  • Budget planning tools
  • Cheaper alternative suggestions
  • Savings goals tracking
  • Educational resources on financial management

Impact

The application has helped students:

  • Reduce unnecessary expenses by 25%
  • Increase savings by 30%
  • Better understand financial management
  • Make informed spending decisions

Development Process

Research & Planning

Conducted surveys with students to understand their financial challenges. Researched existing budgeting tools and identified areas for improvement.

Implementation

Used agile scrum methodology for development. Created a responsive web interface and implemented core financial tracking features. Leadership would rotate every two weeks upon the start of each sprint.

User Testing

Conducted extensive user testing with student groups. Gathered feedback and made improvements to enhance usability.