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Promos and Info
Information, special offers, forms, and fun - Click Here To Get Started with YOUR student CU!
Win a $2500 or $1000 College Scholarship! Click here for details!
Learn responsible credit use and start building good credit - Student Credit Card.
Need Help Paying for College? Get a BVCU Student Loan through Sallie Mae.
Fun, online credit responsibility class just for teens - a requirement to open your Student Credit Card.
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BVCU is YOUR Eco-Conscious C.U.! Click here for details!
Why a Student Credit Union?
Why a Student Credit Union? - Panther SCU
Boulder High School and Boulder Valley Credit Union have partnered to develop a financial educational program that will prepare you for the real world. Our slogan is "Financial education today. Smart financial decisions for life."
The facts support that high school students are typically unprepared for the financial challenges ahead of them as they prepare for college or entering the workforce:
- Nearly 20% of high school students spend most or all of their money as soon as they get it
- Only 28% of high school students have a savings and checking account despite the fact that they are excellent tools for teaching financial responsibility
- One out of three high school seniors uses credit cards
- More than 54% of college freshman carry a credit card and bring an average balance of $1,585 in debt to campus with them
- Nearly 10% of college students will drop out of school because of credit problems and the proportion of bankruptcy filers under 25 has risen from under 1% in 1995 to more than 5%
- Education is a key component that helps teens learn how to use credit cards responsibly while building credit and formulating sensible usage habits
Learning how to use credit responsibly and establishing a good credit history is a key factor for success in adult life. Unfortunately, Credit Building 101 isn't a class typically offered to most high school teens.
That's why we've partnered with Boulder High to establish a safe, positive educational tool that not only teaches young adults the value of credit, but the skills to use it wisely.
What Makes a Credit Union Better Than a Bank? - Panther SCU
Becoming a member of a credit union is one of the smartest financial decisions you will ever make. Choosing to become a member of your student credit union will roll over to membership in Boulder Valley Credit Union once you graduate, and this membership provides the best foundation for your financial future.
Click on Better Than A Bank to learn more about what makes membership in Panther SCU the best decision for you!
Enrollment Packet Forms - Panther SCU
Ready to get started and take your first step to financial independence? Click on Enrollment Packet Forms to access a page with all the required documents you will need to join YOUR student credit union. Make sure to have your parent or guardian's involvement in the process as it is encouraged to take part in this educational program, and required if you choose to open an Educational Student Credit Card.
Panther SCU - Sponsored By Boulder Valley Credit Union
A Great Choice for Today And Tomorrow
Joining a credit union while you’re young could be one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make. That’s because Panther Student Credit Union, and eventually Boulder Valley Credit Union, can meet all your financial needs during high school, college and beyond. We provide better service with less fees and better rates than a bank. Not to mention, that as your needs grow, we’ll grow with you so you’ll always have a reliable, honest place to go for life’s biggest monetary decisions.
The Credit Union Difference
Unlike banks, credit unions are member-owned, non-profit institutions. Members typically earn higher yields on deposits and enjoy lower interest rates on loans. Operated by a board of member-elected volunteers, our focus is on enhancing your financial well-being and providing unbiased advice.
Chartered in 1959, Boulder Valley Credit Union provides members a safe, secure, and savvy financial alternative. You can count on us to help you make smart financial decisions.
Rock Solid
BVCU is regulated by Colorado state laws. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
An Eco-Conscious Option
BVCU is Colorado’s first fully eco-conscious financial institution. From solar panels to recycled paper, we work hard to make the community and the world a better place. To learn more about our efforts and how you can help, visit www.WeCareColorado.com.