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December 30, 2025

SchoolsFirst FCU Brings Holiday Cheer to Rady Children's Health

This holiday season, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union supported Rady Children’s Health (formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County) with a $10,000 contribution to help sponsor holiday gift bags for patients in the NICU and Mental Health unit. With this support, SchoolsFirst FCU volunteers...

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December 29, 2025

Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU's Footprint to 72 Branches Across California

On December 22, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opened a new branch in Los Angeles, extending its footprint to 72 branches in California. The branch team celebrated by welcoming their first Member, Brett. Located in the heart of the city, the Credit Union is making it more convenient for Members...

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December 17, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of new school districts in California in 2025, greatly expanding its presence into new regions. As a TPA, SchoolsFirst Plan...

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December 10, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) as the premier sponsor of the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year Gala, held on November 7 at the Disneyland Hotel. This annual celebration honors Orange County’s most...

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December 8, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens Application Period for Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is inviting student Members to apply for its annual Member Education Award scholarships between Dec. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026. Each year, SchoolsFirst FCU awards scholarships to eligible high school seniors, college freshmen and college sophomores to help...

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