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FAFSA Webinar Recording Available

Our College Access Counselor, Patricia Poplicean, recently presented a free webinar to help students and parents through each step of completing the FAFSA – their gateway to FREE financial aid. Read More

 

Holt Emphasizes Need for Private Student Lending

Credit Union Student Choice SVP and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Holt was one of the experts on hand to discuss private student lending and the opportunities for credit unions at the CUNA Lending Council annual meeting. Read More

 

Responsible Credit Card Use

Many young people see credit cards in one of two ways: “Yay, free money!” or “No way, I’m steering clear of those!” What you may not realize is there is a middle ground in the form of responsible credit card use. Read More

 

The Building Blocks of Good Credit

If you’re headed off to college for the first time, you may have never given any thought to your credit score or how it affects loans you apply for. You might not even know what a credit score really is. But as you venture closer to being an independent adult, it’s vital that you understand the basics of building good credit. Read More

 

Why CU Student Lending Works - Part 2

Student Choice President Scott Patterson talks more about the benefits of student lending for credit unions and success stories about how credit unions can step up in the student lending arena to create life-long member relationships. Read More

 

Earn an “A+” in Budgeting

Going off to college is probably one of your first big solo adventures. Along with the freedom to make your own decisions comes the responsibility of having to manage your money. We’ve got some great advice on ways to earn an “A+” in financial management Read More

 

Lend Your Voice to Student Choice!

There are many ways to finance a college education, including private student loans. If you've used a Student Choice loan from your credit union to help pay for higher education, Credit Union Student Choice wants to hear from you! Read More

 

Why CU Student Lending Works

Credit Union Student Choice President Scott Patterson discusses how credit unions can benefit from offering private student loan solutions — along with why it’s a growing trend, how it works, the state of student lending today, and more. Read More

 

Decoding Types of Financial Aid

Deciphering the lingo of financial aid may seem like learning a whole new language. But it's not as complicated as you might think. Read More

 

Easing Parents' Minds with Holistic Financing Solutions

According to a recent Gallup Poll, paying for college is the top money concern for parents of children younger than 18 years old. In fact, more than seven in 10 parents indicated they were “very” or “moderately” worried about the issue. When families turn to their financial institution to help them through major life events they are seeking experts who can put their minds at ease. Read More

 
 
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