College degrees are in more demand than ever before. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median annual income for employees with a high school diploma only was $27,915 while the same figure for employees with a bachelor’s degree was $51,206. The rising cost of education has outpaced inflation over the last 10 years. That should not prevent you or your child from investing in education. There are many options to help you.

We are an approved Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) partner lender. In fact we are the fastest growing Stafford Loan lender of all Utah’s banks and credit unions. While many banks have abandoned the student loan market, we remain committed to providing this important and valuable service.

When you apply for a student loan through your school’s financial aid office, be sure to designate USU Charter Credit Union as your lender of choice (lender #830146), and we’ll do everything we can to help you with funding and informative customer service.

If you are planning to attend Utah State University, visit the financial aid office online or call them at: (435) 797-0173. Other colleges and universities will have resources as well, letting you know what financial aid options are open to you, including the possibility of scholarships, grants, and student loans.

Contact our Member Care Center if you have questions about our student loan participation.

Check out our A+ Account for students. It features free checking, no-fee ATMs, and free online banking.