Industry Press
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CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 at a pivotal moment for the industry, with significant changes and new opportunities on the horizon in the student loan space.
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its student lending roots with Employer Choice—a payroll-integrated platform that enables credit unions to deliver responsible credit and savings solutions to workers at a time they need it most.
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit Union.
Rize Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan and Refinance Solutions
CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will now be available to the members of Rize Credit Union (formerly SCE Credit Union; $1.26B assets; 80,460 members; Irwindale, Calif.).
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union (489,538 members; $9B assets; Phoenix, AZ) has joined its suite of owners.
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing their solutions via the Student Choice loan marketplace
CEFCU Selects Student Choice for Private Student Loan Solutions
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it will soon be delivering private student loan and refinance solutions to members of Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) ($8.3B assets; 410,618 members; Peoria, IL).
Credit Unions Sound the Alarm on Student Loan Procrastination — Urge Families to Lock in Flexible Line of Credit Before Fall Deadlines
CU Student Choice, a leading provider of education financing solutions, is renewing its nationwide outreach campaign to help students and families avoid last-minute borrowing pitfalls and long-term debt.
Westerly Community Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student loan refinance solution will now be available to the members of Westerly Community Credit Union ($500M assets; 22,477 members; Wakefield, RI).
Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach
CU Student Choice, a credit union-owned organization that helps credit unions deliver private student loan solutions, announced expanded access to its flexible education line of credit product.
OE Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
CU Student Choice announced its student loan refinance solution will now be available to the members of OE Federal Credit Union ($1.5B assets; 112,885 members; Livermore, Calif.). The credit union is offering Student Choice’s student loan refinance product and will be adding an education line of credit for undergraduate students in the future.
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions will now be available to the members of Desert Financial Credit Union ($8.78B assets; 476, 867 members; Phoenix, AZ).
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution will now be available to the members of Northern Communities Credit Union (NCCYou) $108M assets; 6,772 members; Duluth, MN).
CU Student Choice and Directions Credit Union Offer New Financing Option for Aviation Maintenance Trainees
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated with Directions Credit Union to provide lending solutions for trainees in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program at the Federal Aerospace Institute (FAI).
Del-One Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice Solutions for Student Lending
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions will now be available to the members of Del-One Federal Credit Union ($706M assets; 82,592 members; Dover, DE).
CU Student Choice Launches Financing Option for Pilot Trainees with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union and AeroGuard Flight Training Center
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it has collaborated with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union to provide lending solutions for future airline pilots enrolled in the Pilot Pathway Program at AeroGuard Flight Training Center.
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits
BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey
Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center
UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT
Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits
BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey
Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center
UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT
Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program