SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
September 08, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received the Business Team Award from the Classroom of the Future Foundation, for the Credit Union’s longstanding dedication to the community, educators and the students they serve in the San Diego region.
SchoolsFirst FCU also received the 2025 Partners in Educational Excellence Award from the Association of California School of Administrators Region 3 which includes 18 school districts in Sacramento and Yolo counties. The award acknowledges the Credit Union’s support in providing professional development and creating an effective collaboration with education and community leaders.
"It’s an honor to partner with and be recognized by these organizations for our shared support of the education community and those that dedicate their lives to serving students and school districts,” said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations. “Together we are providing opportunities to improve the well-being of educators, students and their families.”
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
