SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
August 25, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). Presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 28 – 30 in Philadelphia, PA, CUFEN equips credit union industry professionals with resources, guidance and leadership to provide financial opportunities for all age groups.
SchoolsFirst FCU received awards in the following categories:
- Most Student Presentations: First place with a total of 1,098 presentations to students.
- Most Students Reached: Second place with a total of 27,161 students reached.
- Most Adult Presentations: First place with a total of 914 adult presentations by SchoolsFirst FCU financial education, real estate, and Member retirement planning teams.
- Most Adults Reached: Second place with a total of 18,894 adults reached by SchoolsFirst FCU financial education, real estate, and Member retirement planning teams.
“Our teams’ work tirelessly to reach both youth and adults through our financial education programs which remains an important part of our mission,” said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations for SchoolsFirst FCU. “Being recognized by the Credit Union Financial Education Network as a leader in educating students and adults reinforces our commitment to providing financial education for our members and the communities we serve.”
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees, and for the seventh year in a row, Forbes has named SchoolsFirst FCU the top credit union in California. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. In J.D. Power’s 2025 inaugural U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study, its Members ranked them #1 for overall satisfaction. Today they serve more than 1.5 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives.
The Credit Union has nearly $34 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California and the third largest credit union in the United States. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.
Insured by NCUA.
Contact:
Robin Wachner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org
