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Financial Wellness for Colleges & Universities Preparing Student-Athletes for Real Life

Credit Union 1 partners with colleges and universities to help student-athletes build the financial confidence and skills they need for life beyond the classroom. CU1’s Financial Wellbeing program provides practical education on topics ranging from everyday budgeting and credit health to managing debt, building savings, and preparing for major financial milestones.

Through engaging workshops, personalized coaching, and powerful digital tools, CU1 gives student-athletes the knowledge and resources to take control of their financial wellbeing. Schedule a free financial wellbeing workshop for your students today.

Financial Wellness for Colleges & Universities

We feel that we bring a very strong foundational and transformational financial wellness program for student athletes...every program and training that we put together is with intention. A lot of team members working in this space bring their experiences from their lives and bring it into this so we are able to help other people grow and be successful.

Mireya Eavey SVP Community Growth, Strategic Partnership & Financial Wellness

Building Strong Financial Foundations

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Financial Confidence

Provide the financial knowledge, tools, and support student-athletes need to confidently manage their money, reduce financial stress, and build a strong foundation for lifelong success.

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Prepare for What's Next

Help student-athletes develop practical money skills, navigate new financial opportunities, and prepare for whatever comes next—with trusted resources designed to support their journey.

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Financial Skills for Life

Financial education equips student-athletes with the tools to make informed decisions, achieve their goals, and focus on performing at their best—in competition, in the classroom, and beyond.

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Credit Union 1 Promotes Financial Wellbeing with Collegiate Conference and University Partnerships. Learn More

Build Confidence with CU1 Financial Wellbeing

Financial Freedom Starts Here

Financial Freedom Starts Here

CU1 Financial Wellbeing is a free platform that guides users through their unique financial journey. Your team members can explore personalized tools, resources, and education designed to help them build better financial habits, make confident decisions, and work toward their goals.

 
Meet with a Financial Coach

Meet with a Financial Coach

Get free, private, one-on-one guidance to help build better money habits, manage debt, navigate major life moments, and work toward retirement.

 
Build Financial Knowledge

Build Financial Knowledge

CU1 Financial Wellbeing offers several ways to learn, including:

 
Financial Planning for the Future

Financial Planning for the Future

Get a customized roadmap with CU1 Financial Wellbeing by completing three quick assessments: a Financial Checkup for a personalized action plan; Everyday Stress to identify financial stressors; and Money Personality to understand money mindset.

 
Customized Financial Wellbeing Workshops

Customized Financial Wellbeing Workshops

 

Credit Union 1 offers financial education in a variety of formats and covering a wide array of topics to meet the needs of your audience. Have a different learning experience or subject matter in mind? Let us know and we can customize a solution that is the best fit for your organization.

  • Virtual
  • Hybrid (both In-Person & Virtual)
  • Online-Financial Platform Only

Featured Workshop Topics

  • Budgeting
  • Debt & Taxes
  • Loans
  • Spending
  • Savings
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Financial Wellness in Action

By partnering with collegiate conferences and university partners, Credit Union 1 has shared financial wellbeing resources with student-athletes across the country. And we have seen the real-life impact of our program in the personal stories students have shared with us. Credit Union 1 is proud to help set the next generation up for success with a strong financial foundation.

Past College & University Presentations

The Big West
CAA
Mountain West
NJCAA
Patriot League
Southland Conference
Summit League
Sun Belt Conference
USA Volleyball
West Coast Conference
 
 
 
 

Interested in bringing financial education to your school? Complete the form below and a CU1 Team member will contact you.

Student Benefits with CU1

Get Paid Sooner

Get Paid Sooner

Members with direct deposit and a CU1 Checking account get paid up to two days sooner with CU1 Early Pay1, no special steps required.

 
Credit Score

Credit Score

Get free, real-time access to your Credit Score in CU1 Digital Banking, plus tools to help you understand, improve, and maintain your score.

 
Track Spending Habits

Track Spending Habits

In CU1 Digital Banking, understand where your money goes with a spending tracker that shows how your budget is divided among different categories and identify areas where you can save money.

 
Nationwide ATM Access

Nationwide ATM Access

Access to 5,000+ shared branch locations and 130,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the country through the Allpoint, CO-OP, and MoneyPass® Networks.

 

Set Up a Free Financial Wellbeing Training

 

Complete the contact form below to request a Credit Union 1 Financial education workshop, seminar, or customized wellness session, facilitated by a CU1 team member.

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Meet the Financial Wellbeing Team

Mireya Eavey

Mireya Eavey

SVP Community Growth, Strategic Partnership & Financial Wellness

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Michael D. Fluker

Michael D. Fluker

Financial Wellbeing Manager

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Lincoln Aquino

Lincoln Aquino

Financial Wellbeing & Partnership Coordinator

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Fred Maier

Financial Wellbeing & Partnership Coordinator

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Linnelle Clark

Financial Wellness & Partnership Manager

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