 An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~Benjamin Franklin
$4000 in Scholarships for 2010 Grads
The
Oswego Teachers' Employees Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that it has more than doubled the amount of money it will award to seniors who are members of the Credit Union and who are graduating in 2010. In addition, the scholarship program has been altered to insure that we will have award winners with ties to each of our member school districts. The highlights of the program are:
- One scholarship in the amout of $500.
- Fourteen scholarships in the amount of $250.
- Two $250 scholarships will be allotted to each of our member schools.
- Member schools are: APW, Central Square, Hannibal, Mexico, Oswego, Pulaski and Sandy Creek.
- Deadline: April 30, 2010.
High school seniors who are members of the Credit Union may apply.
Students who are not yet members, but who are eligible for membership, simply need to become members before applying for an award. Students need not attend one of our member schools to be eligible if a parent is employed by one of the member school districts.
Award winners will be chosen by a committee selected by the Credit Union's Board of Directors. Awards will be announced no later than June 1, 2009.
Applications are available in our office, by mail, by email or online. Deadline is April 30, 2009.
Don't forget to take advantage of our Financial Starter Package for high school seniors and juniors. It's a great way for students to learn personal finance and for parents to guide sons and daughters toward responsible financial independence. We all know the importance of finaincial literacy. We need to begin teaching those lessons to our young adults at the proper time. Click for more information.
Congratulations to our 2009 winners:Chelsea Giovo (Mexico), Michael Cambareri (Sandy Creek), Shane Conzone (Sandy Creek), Thomas Graber (Oswego), Charles Kuczawa (Oswego), Sara Molinari (Oswego), Carissa Reed (Oswego), Elizabeth Scullin (Oswego), Sean Lawrence (Pulaski), Jennifer Kinn (Pulaski), Joshua Horn (Central Square), Pariss Yorker (Central Square), Mary Shaben (Phoenix), Alissa Orlanda (West Genesee), Amy Laurion (Home School), Arthur Glickstein (Manlius Pebble Hill), Michael Elkin (Sandy Creek), Patrick Shafer (Oswego).
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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Identity theft continues to be a threat to everyone's financial security. If you have any suspicions that your personal or financial information has been compromised please call us as soon as possible and we will help in any way we can. For more information about how to avoid identity theft and what to do if you believe you have been a victim of ID Theft click here.
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The Oswego Teachers Employees FCU will never ask you for sensitive information in an email, phone call or text message initiated by us. Do not respond to such inquiries as they may be the work of identity thieves.
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Membership Eligibility
Eligibility for membership extends to all employees of the A.P.W., Central Square, Hannibal, Mexico, Oswego, Pulaski, Sandy Creek school districts, B.O.C.E.S. and the Oswego City Library. And that’s not all. Family members: mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather…well, you get the picture, are all eligible for membership in our Credit Union—Your Credit Union. We’d love to have your family become part of our family and have them benefit from our services. Call us with any questions or email us for a membership application:info@oswegoteacherscu.org
N.C.U.A. Increases Deposit Insurance to $250,000.
This law is in effect until December of 2013. This is great news for depositors who no longer have to worry that deposits totalling more than $100,000 would be uninsured. If you would like detailed information about depositor insurance, you may view NCUA's "Your Insured Funds." View Brochure |
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