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Starting off right.

Numerica is committed to fostering well-being, and that starts with financial education for our community's kids. Let's start the financial conversations today, so youth have a positive relationship with money for tomorrow.

Program

Free and flexible.

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We worked closely with superintendents and teachers to develop curricula and educational workshops for young adults at area schools and youth organizations. A sample of the topics we cover include:

  • Creating S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Frame) Savings Goals
  • Understanding the difference between banks vs. credit unions (All ages)
  • Building blocks to savings (Elementary)
  • Interviewing for a Job (High School and older)
  • Understanding Credit - Credit Score and Credit Cards. This session is covered best in two sessions. (High School and older)
  • Creating a budget (High School and older)
  • Investing (High School and older)
  • Financial Simulation Students will become adults over night! They now have a house, job, bills and a family to support. What choices will they make? This session is covered best in two sessions. (High School and older)
  • Student loans (High School and older)
  • Fraud (High School and older)
  • Check writing (High School and older)
  • Teacher's Guides Available Upon Request

Don't see a topic you'd like covered or want to schedule us in your class or organization?

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Scholarship Fund

Supporting the pursuit of higher education.

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A student's dream of higher education shouldn't be cut short because of financial limitations. Numerica Credit Union offers three different scholarship programs:

Student Ambassador Scholarship

High school seniors who are entering a two or four-year college or university.

Student Ambassador Scholarship

Continuing Education Scholarship

Students who are continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Continuing Education Scholarship

Financial Education Scholarship

Students who have completed Numerica's financial education program.

Financial Education Scholarship

The scholarships focus on the applicant's community service efforts and do not have a GPA requirement.

  

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Student Ambassador Scholarship

Numerica is proud to offer 10 $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors to help achieve their goal of pursuing a college or university education.

Important dates

  • Application deadline: June 2, 2019 (Midnight)
  • Judging: June 24,  2019
  • Award: July 5, 2019

Eligibility

  • Numerica member in good standing
  • High school senior entering college/university as a full-time freshman student in the fall of 2019
  • Completed a minimum of 20 hours community service hours during high school
  • Provide a reference letter from a non-profit 501(c)3 (letters from school coaches, counselors or teachers will not be accepted)
  • Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, and other information the committee might find valuable in evaluating the application
  • Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education
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Continuing Education Scholarship

Numerica offers two $2,500 scholarships for college students who are continuing to work full-time on an Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in the fall of 2019.

Important dates

  • Application deadline: June 30, 2019 (Midnight)
  • Judging: July 8,  2019
  • Award: July 26, 2019

Eligibility

  • Numerica member in good standing
  • Continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (students who are completing a Doctorate program are not eligible) in the fall of 2019
  • Some college or trade school completed with proof of enrollment
  • Currently employed (FT/PT)
  • Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, and other information the committee might find valuable in evaluating the application
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Financial Education Scholarship

Numerica Credit Union is excited to offer two $2,500 Financial Education Scholarships for local high school juniors or seniors to help them reach their educational goals.

Important dates

  • Application deadline: June 28, 2019 (Midnight)
  • Judging: July 16, 2019
  • Award: July 26, 2019

Eligibility

  • Completed a financial education program that was offered by Numerica’s financial education team at selected high schools (classes are currently not offered outside selected high schools)
  • Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education
  • High school junior or senior during the 2018/2019 school year
  • Written testimonial about how financial education in high school will help them reach their goals
  • Cover letter addressing educational goals, future career plans, financial need, how you currently balance your work and social life, and why going to school is important to you
  • Does not need to be a Numerica Credit Union member
Alison Forster
The program will help me maintain financial stability through smart planning and budgeting. - Alison Forster, 2018 Scholarship Recipient

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Today's Rates

September 14, 2019

Home Equity Line of Credit

as low as 5.50% APR

Certificates

as high as 2.25% APY

Visa Rates

as low as 9.99% APR

Mortgage Rates

as low as 3.4000% APR

Auto/Truck (New/Used)

as low as 3.49% APR

Bonus Checking

2.00% APY

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