Helping Students Learn More & Earn More
Good habits start young: Cinfed sets students up for success.
When young people learn financial skills, they handle money better as adults. We offer products and programs designed to build that crucial knowledge.
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Scholarships
Louis M. Brown/Cinfed Credit Union Memorial Scholarship
Over the past 25 years, Cinfed has awarded more than $400,000 to nearly 250 local students to help cover the cost of their college educations. The scholarships honor the late Louis M. Brown, who served on Cinfed’s board of directors for nearly 40 years, holding the position of president for 30 years. A graduate of Xavier University, Mr. Brown believed deeply in the power of education. Cinfed established these scholarships in his memory.
Recipients must be primary Cinfed members and pursuing secondary education. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026-2027 scholarship program.
CACUOA Scholarship
In 2027, the Cincinnati Area Credit Union Outreach Alliance (CACUOA) will award at least $10,000 in scholarships to local high school students. To qualify, an applicant must be at least a high school senior in pursuit of post-secondary education of any kind, including professional, vocational, and academic studies not limited to colleges and universities. The applicant must be a primary member of a credit union located in one of these Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, or Warren.
Additional details can be found on the application, which can be downloaded by clicking on the button below. The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
Accounts
Rockstar Saver Youth Savings Program
With the Rockstar Saver Youth Savings program, kids learn how rewarding it can be to save. Whether it’s pennies a day, or a few dollars each month, we try to make savings fun — and rewarding!
Rockstar Savers receive:
- A FREE account that earns dividends
- Rockstar newsletter with savings tips and contests
- Rockstar Rewards including birthday cards with a $5.00 gift voucher to redeem for the account.
To set up an account, apply online here.
Partnerships
School Partnerships
Cinfed partners with local schools to aid in developing the financial wellbeing of today's youth and set them up for future financial success. Partnered schools are supported through:
- Onsite education programs and engagement activities that help students learn about money and how to manage it
- Financial coaching offered to educators and parents
- Educator and classroom funding opportunities
Current partners: Delshire Elementary (OH), Ft. Wright Elementary (KY), St. John the Baptist Elementary (OH), and DePaul Cristo Rey High School (OH)
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MyMoney By Cinfed: Free Financial Education For Ages 14-18
Financial skills are important at any age, but studies show that when teens learn the basics, they handle money better as adults. To help build that knowledge, Cinfed introduces “MyMoney by Cinfed,” a free online financial education resource for ages 14-18.
MyMoney is available anytime, anywhere – regardless of age, school affiliation, or level of knowledge of financial issues. Each segment takes 10 minutes or less to complete and can be used by Cinfed members as well as anyone in the community.