Recent Press Releases

February 18, 2026

National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst FCU President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award

Jose Lara, president of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, received the Legacy Leader Award from the National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals (NLCUP) during the annual NLCUP conference themed Sembrando Sueños – Sowing Dreams – held in Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 1 – 4. Lara’s...

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February 6, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality® Financial Education Session With Young Congressional Leaders of Orange County

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recently hosted a half-day Bite of Reality® financial education session for high school students enrolled in California Congressman Lou Correa’s Young Congressional Leaders Program, a yearlong initiative that helps teens build leadership and independent living...

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February 4, 2026

Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students to learn and excel in core subjects, including language arts,...

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January 28, 2026

Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst FCU One of America's Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026, marking the third consecutive year the Credit Union has earned this distinction. The ranking highlights financial institutions that combine strong financial performance with...

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January 26, 2026

SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children's Miracle Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union contributed more than $3.3M in 2025 – through a combination of corporate donations and fundraising – to support Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), including Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Rady Children’s Health (formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County...

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