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SDCCU Invites the Community to Attend a Free Webinar on FAFSA: The Key to Unlocking Financial Aid

This webinar on September 25 will be presented by LauRae Upchurch, a BALANCE Financial Educator

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (September 20, 2024) — San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of
San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, and BALANCE Financial will be presenting a free educational webinar titled “FAFSA: The Key to Unlocking Financial Aid” on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The webinar will be hosted by LauRae D. Upchurch,
a BALANCE financial educator. This free webinar is open to the public, but virtual seating is limited and reservations are required. For details, please visit sdccu.com/fww.
 
“A strong financial foundation is important to afford college, and SDCCU is pleased to provide these free educational resources to help set students and families up for a successful financial future,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “College is one of the largest expenses a family may experience, and we are happy to promote College Savings Month by providing our community with tools to reach their financial goals.”
 
This webinar is designed specifically for families and individuals looking for ways to save for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a government form that streamlines the financial aid process, which may help reduce student loan burden. This workshop covers FAFSA basics, provides insights into the application process, covers how to complete the FAFSA online and provides guidance on obtaining and maintaining federal financial aid.
 
The webinar is part of Financial Wellness Wednesdays, an ongoing program hosted by SDCCU, to help provide the community access to free financial wellness information. For a complete schedule of upcoming Financial Wellness Wednesday webinars, visit sdccu.com/fww.
 
SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was ranked a top credit union in California in 2024 by Forbes. SDCCU proudly serves the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU has assets of over $11 billion, more than 428,000 customers and 30,000 surcharge-FREE ATMs. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Membership required. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS #580585. For more information, visit sdccu.com.
 
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