Preparing For The Road Ahead

Apply now for the 2012 CU Foundation Scholarship
Your pictures or words could be worth $1,000.
Deadine is March 31, 2012

Are you or a family member headed off to college in 2012? APG Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce a college scholarship opportunity that may make it easier for you to meet your tuition costs.

This year’s essay topic:

How can your credit union help you and others of college age during this current economic downturn?

This year’s video challenge:

Create a 60-second (or less) advertisement for a credit
union wanting to reach out to college-aged students.

Download applications:

• Essay application
• Video application

Any member of a Maryland or D.C.-based credit union who is entering their freshmen through senior year of college may apply. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2012. Awards will be made in May 2012. Applications and complete details on the Credit Union College Scholarship Program can be found at http://cufound.org/scholarship.htm

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Students, Teens, and young Adults Reaching Success through Savings - that's the way we make stellar money managers out of our younger members. APGFCU membership encourages thrift in savings and provides education in the wise and responsible use of credit. Our program is broken down into three age groups with varying benefits that parallel a young person's evolution into a true money manager. The groups are divided up by 13-15 year olds, 16-17 year olds, and 18-21 year olds. Ready to buy your first car? Ask us about our 1st Time Auto Buyers Program!   Benefits for 13-15 year olds: No minimum balance requirement or monthly service fee Low $100 minimum deposit for savings certificates   Benefits for 16-17 year olds: No minimum balance requirement or monthly service fee Low $100 minimum deposit for savings certificates 5 FREE ATM withdrawals per month Free checking with ATM or Visa® Check Card 24/7 account access with Abby Telephone Teller and Online Banking Scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors   Benefits for 18-21 year olds: No minimum balance requirement or monthly service fee Low $100 minimum deposit for savings certificates 5 FREE ATM withdrawals per month Free checking with ATM or Visa® Check Card 24/7 account access with Abby Telephone Teller and Online Banking Starter or Student Visa® credit card, auto loans and educational loans Scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors

It's easy to learn good saving and spending habits! Check out our Googolplex educational websites for both middle and high schoolers.

What's a Googolplex? It's the largest named number ever discovered. It's also a really cool website designed especially for credit union student money makers. There are games, activities, and lessons to help students of all ages learn more about saving and managing their money.

High Schoolers and young adults can also complete online courses at our Guides to Independence website. Not sure why you should join a credit union? Take the "My Credit Union...Where I Belong" course now to see why!

Each 10-to-20-minute Guides to Independence online money course is designed for teenagers and young adults. The courses are quick, interactive, and fun. Plus now, for each online course you complete, you earn a FREE music download from eMusic® ! Click here for more information about eMusic® and Guides to Independence. Choose from nearly 2 million songs Downloads compatible with all MP3 players including the iPod® Professional quality MP3 audio Burn unlimited CDs Click on the Guides to Independence image above to get started and take advantage of this great opportunity today!

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