Financial Education

Helpful, easy-to-understand articles to guide your financial wellness journey at every stage.

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How Does the FAFSA Help Me?

Wondering why you should take the time to file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Read on to learn more!

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College & Trade School Preparation

Tips for Finding (and Winning) College Scholarships

Whether you're a high school senior on the hunt for the perfect university, a college junior working towared that last stretch before obtaining your Bachelors, or have just been accepted to grad school, there's one checklist prep to-do that unites any and all degree-seekers across the nation: Pay for School.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Discover the Credit Union Difference!

Whoever said banking needed bankers? What if, instead of shareholders, profits were shared equally with the people actually doing the banking?

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Community Engagement & Impact

Monitor Your Credit With Credit Sense

We're excited to announce a new financial wellness resource we think you'll love. Credit Sense, powered by SavvyMoney®, is a tool that provides you with ongoing access to your credit score, along with recommendations to improve it.

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What You Should Know About the Parent PLUS Loan

We’ve outlined a few other loan types in previous posts, but haven’t dug deep on Parent PLUS loans yet – what are they, where do they come from, and are they the best option?

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Student Loans

Paying on Student Loans While in School

Many families are asking the question, “Should we be making payments on student loans while taking classes?” For most students, paying on student loans during the school year is tremendously beneficial!

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Student Loans

3Rivers Gives Back: A Year in Reflection

As 2017 winds down, we’re able to reflect on a fantastic, and incredibly eventful year. 3Rivers is so thankful and proud to be an active participant in the communities we serve. As a cooperative, we love being out and about—with the people and in the places—that make this region so special. Through volunteerism, education, financial support, and sponsorships, 3Rivers is committed to giving back—and we’re pretty passionate about it.

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Community Engagement & Impact