Meet Vern, a member since 1960… When Vern joined Education First in 1960, the Credit Union was located in the same downtown building that housed the Columbus Board of Education, (and where the Board of Education is still located today). Former teacher …

Thank you veterans and families of veterans, for your sacrifice and service to our country. We appreciate all that you do. In observance of Veterans Day, the Credit Union will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019. Remember that CU Access, Online Bank …

Did you know that November 8 is National S.T.E.M. Day? S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. There’s no way around it – children are significantly better off with strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics s …

“I was 22 years old when I joined [Education First],” says Ray. “I had just graduated from Otterbein University. I remember, at the time, my biggest worry was how I was going to pay rent. $124.00 a month,” laughs Ray. “That was big money.” Ray studied …

Meet Ted, a member since 1987… In 1987, as a young teacher for Columbus City Schools, Ted found his “dream home” near the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio. “This house was close enough to the Columbus Zoo to hear the lions roar,” jokes Ted. It was before t …

Meet Linda, member since 1985… “I have to tell you a love story about the Credit Union,” says Linda. “It’s a surprising, uncommon love story.” Last winter, Linda brought in her coins to be counted at Education First’s Downtown branch when an older man …

🛑Stop on Red – Kids Ahead! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Today marks the start of National School Bus Safety Week, October 21 – 25. 🚧🚍 The week is a reminder to motorists and students about the dangers that exist outside the school bus. School bus transportation plays a cr …

Education First Credit Union –  Local Service. Global Reach. Everything credit unions do serves the needs of members on a local scale. Credit unions impact local communities across the globe by bringing financial empowerment to their community, which i …

Browsing the dollar store can be fun but you may end up spending way more than you planned or regretting your purchases. Are dollar stores really worth the price? Dollar stores can be spending traps, but they can also be a great way to snag a bargain. …

Meet Laura, a member since 1980… Laura’s mom worked for the Columbus Board of Education in the 1970s and 80s as the Superintendent’s administrative assistant. She was an avid supporter for the Credit Union and encouraged everyone who worked for Columbu …