Members 1st Federal Credit Union - LIFE Program

LIFE Program


In today's ever-changing educational and business environment...

people are required to become more knowledgeable and well-rounded at a much earlier age. Business partners, educators and students alike are quickly discovering that a balance of studies and community/recreational activities is by far the most essential ingredient to a person’s success. Being able to depend on a trusted partner in the community to help provide these stepping-stones is a real asset.

Members 1st Federal Credit Union is aware of the importance of a quality education and the impact it can have on a person’s future. We also recognize the significance of providing programs to further enrich the educational experiences afforded by your school district and/or company. By partnering with Members 1st, your students and/or employees will benefit from various activities and programs that we provide free of charge. Our programs include:



Elementary Programs

  • Kids 1st Club
  • In-school Savings Program
  • Credit Union Tours
  • PTA/PTO Involvement
  • Back-to-School Night
  • Special Events
  • Reading Programs
  • Field Day
  • One-on-one Instructional Sessions
  • Family Fun Nights
  • Classroom Discussions

  •      • Money
         • Responsibility
         • Saving for the Future
         • Earning Money
         • What is Money?


Middle School Programs

  • Kids 1st Club
  • In-school Savings Program
  • Credit Union Tours
  • Back-to-School Night
  • Power Lunch
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Career Days
  • Credit Union Tours
  • Sponsorship/Give-a-ways for Athletic Events
  • Sponsorship of school-related advertisements, yearbooks, class plays, etc.
  • Classroom Discussions

  •      • Budgeting
         • Banking Services
         • Credit and Credit Cards
         • Saving and Investing
         • Making Money


High School Programs

  • iMember Club
  • Student Branches
  • Mock Interviewing
  • Job Shadowing/Career Days
  • Financial Aid Night
  • Annual Martin Ripson Service Award for Seniors
  • Annual Members 1st Business Award for Seniors
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Back-to-School Night
  • Internships
  • Sponsorship/Give-a-ways for Athletic Events
  • Credit Union Tours
  • Sponsorship of school-related advertisements, yearbooks, class plays, etc.
  • Computer Committee
  • Classroom Discussions

  •      • Obtaining Credit and Credit Cards
         • Car and Home Loans
         • Investing
         • Living On Your Own
         • College Spending
         • Budgeting


Working Adult Programs

  • Really FREE Checking*
  • Annual Members 1st FCU Education Award
          (undergraduate studies only)
  • Financial Aid Night
  • Home Buying Seminars
  • Sponsorship of Partnership Employer Group (PEG) related activities**
  • Company Presentations (from 1-500 employees)
  • ID Theft
  • Budgeting
  • Credit Cards and Debt
  • Loans and Lines of Credit
  • Investments
  • Technology: Online Banking and Bill Payment
  • Student Loan Information


  •   * A nominal fee may apply for bill payer services.
    ** Contact us for more info on how to become a PEG.


Contact Us

For additional information, or to get your school district/company started on receiving the full benefits that Members 1st Federal Credit Union has to offer, please contact: >

Lauren Podolsky
(717)580-8529 or
(800)283-2328 ext 5433
FEC@members1st.org

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