Education Credit Union in Amarillo, Texas, has lived up to its motto, “Learn More. Live More.” by making a significant donation to West Texas A&M University’s Student Success Center, which benefits its financial coaching program, Education Credit Union Buff $mart Program.
The program helps students improve their understanding of financial literacy and empowers them to make informed choices to improve their financial well-being.
“I have had the privilege of working with ECU since we started the program back in 2017,” said Buff $mart coordinator Meghan Williams. “They have been great to work with, whether it was helping train our team or coming to give financial presentations to students. This gift will further help provide financial education to students so they can graduate without owing a fortune and become financially independent.”
Buff $mart is a good fit for Education Credit Union, said Eric Jenkins, president and CEO of Education Credit Union.
“We are so honored to partner with WT to enhance students’ ability to achieve financial success through the Education Credit Union Buff $mart Program,” Jenkins said. “Students are receiving a remarkable education that will lead them to careers of their choice, but if they make poor financial decisions, their futures can be negatively impacted for years. Our goal is to equip them with the essential life skill of managing their finances.”
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On the front row, pictured from left, are Colten Hibbs, financial educator, Education CU; Tricia Bass, vice president of learning and development, Education CU; Lindsey Murphy, vice president of marketing, Education CU. On the back row from left are Eric Jenkins, president and CEO, Education CU; Todd Rasberry, Ph.D., vice president for philanthropy and external relations/executive director of the West Texas A&M University Foundation; and Walter Wendler, Ph.D., president, West Texas A&M University.
About Education Credit Union
Since 1935, Education Credit Union has been providing service, care, and financial protection for its members and their families. With more than $322 million in assets, the credit union serves nearly 28,000 members at its six locations. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school within a 10-mile radius of any of its branches is eligible for membership.
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