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April 13, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction StudySM, the most widely recognized benchmark for members' experience in the financial services industry. SchoolsFirst FCU ranked #1 for overall satisfaction, a...

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April 9, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of the credit union industry’s most competitive annual marketing recognition programs.   The Diamond Awards honor outstanding creative campaigns judged on both...

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March 26, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Community Leaders Celebrate New Los Angeles Mid-City Branch

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union welcomed Members, local elected officials and community leaders on March 13 to celebrate the grand opening of its new Los Angeles Mid-City Branch. This event reflects the Credit Union’s continued commitment to serving Los Angeles and being a trusted financial...

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March 24, 2026

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual Heroes of Arts Education Gala on March 12 at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre in Sacramento, Calif. The event celebrates the educators and leaders working...

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March 5, 2026

SchoolsFirst FCU's Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna

Kristin Crellin, senior vice president of community and Membership development at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, has been named a 2026 Vision & Visionaries Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) Distinguished Alumni, the university’s highest honor recognizing alumni and community leaders for their...

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Regional Banks and Credit Unions

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Style Magazine

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Daily Breeze

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Best Credit Union
in Gardena and Torrance

Coachella Valley Independent

Readers' Picks Best Credit Union in Palm Desert

Daily News

Readers’ Choice Awards
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Orangevale View

People's Choice Awards Best Bank or Credit Union in Orangevale

Victorville Daily Press

Community's Choice Best Credit Union in Hesperia and Victorville

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