> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.classcents.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Personal Goals

> Help students set and track their own savings goals

The **Goals** page lets each student create personal savings targets and watch their progress climb as they earn. Goals are private to that student.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/joshuamakes/G5j-M0tSaQs4mL9T/images/students/student-goals.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=G5j-M0tSaQs4mL9T&q=85&s=fb51a7bb64593f8c3bf79f562c2ffece" alt="Student goals page with target cards and progress bars" width="1600" height="1000" data-path="images/students/student-goals.png" />

<Tip>
  Open from the student dashboard nav: **Goals**. Direct URL: `/student/goals/[nano_id]`.
</Tip>

## Creating a Goal

Students click **Add Goal** to open the create wizard.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Basics">
    Enter a **Goal Title** (required, up to 100 chars) and an optional **Description**.

    Examples: *"New Bicycle"*, *"Field Trip Money"*, *"Art Supplies"*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Details">
    Set the **Target Amount** (in your classroom's currency or points), an optional **Deadline**, a **Category**, and a **Priority**.

    **Categories**: Personal · Education · Recreation · Savings · Other

    **Priorities**: Low · Medium · High · Very High · Critical
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review">
    Confirm the summary and click **Create Goal**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tracking Progress

* The goal card shows a progress bar comparing the student's **current spending balance** to the **target amount**.
* A goal automatically marks **Completed** when the student's balance reaches the target.
* Students can **Edit** or **Delete** a goal any time from the goal card menu.

<Note>
  Goals don't reserve currency. The student is free to spend their balance — but if they do, the goal's progress bar will drop accordingly.
</Note>

## Tips for Teachers

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Talk about it" icon="comments">
    Encourage students to set at least one goal at the start of the term so they have something to save toward.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pair with auctions" icon="gavel">
    Use upcoming auction items as natural goal targets — students self-motivate to earn.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>