Student Programs

Student Programs

Googolplex is student financial literacy learning center that provides current projects and information at the elementary, middle school and high school levels

Student Banking is provided in many of the six school systems served by Emerald Group Credit Union. This program is co-sponsored by affiliated PTA organizations. It provides a means of regular savings for young members. These accounts have no minimum activity or balance requirements.

First Step Checking is designed to be the first checking account for young members. It is designed to coach the young members how to use the account and offers member-friendly terms to help navigate a young person through this new experience.

The Financial Literacy Program which is sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education is provided by Emerald Group to local high schools at no charge.

Private Student Loans
Now you can pay college the smart way with great repayment options!
Together we can do this.

The Emerald Group Credit Union Smart Option Student Loan® by Sallie Mae® is an ideal solution to help bridge that gap between federal loans and the cost of your education expenses.

To learn more  to apply, please get started here.

The Smart Option Student Loan features and benefits:

• Competitive Interest Rates
• Borrow up to 100%  of school certified education costs (minimum $ 1,000)
• Multiple in-school repayment options available
• Borrower benefits available - like rewards and interest rate reductions
• rates that reward creditworthy cosigner may help you qualify and/or receive a lower rate
• Fast Online Application. Our easy-to-complete application takes about 20 minutes. It's quick and easy.
• 24/7 online account management
• No prepayment penalty.

To learn more or to apply, please get started here