This study aims to analyze financial management at SMAN 9 Bandung, focusing on efficiency, prioritization, and accountability. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through structured interviews with the school treasurer to explore challenges, practices, and solutions in fund management. The findings reveal that the primary funding sources are BOS and BOP, which are often insufficient to meet operational needs. Budget preparation involves collaboration among the principal, teachers, and school committee, while financial oversight is enhanced through the ARKAS application to ensure transparency. Key challenges include limited funds and adjustments to new policy-driven needs. Diversifying funding sources, optimizing budgets, and empowering the school committee are recommended solutions to improve financial management and educational quality

Financial literacy is one of the important skills that must be possessed by individuals, especially students, based on situations that require the ability to manage their personal finances. This research uses a qualitative approach with a focus on semi-structured interviews to gather information. The research participants were 12 students with different ages, genders, universities, study programs and faculties. The results of the analysis from interviews showed that students who live in boarding houses or with their parents can apply financial literacy for financial management, even without realizing it. However, financial literacy is more applied to students who live in boarding houses.