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ServU staff are happy to help teach those in our community about financial literacy
ServU staff are happy to help teach those in our community about financial literacy

Financial Literacy & Student Branches

ServU believes that financial literacy education is valuable for all, even our youngest community members. Learning how to make smart money choices at a young age helps make the transition into adulthood less stressful and more successful! 

Over 44 classrooms and 575 students received financial literacy education from ServU staff in 2025. We look to build on that reach in 2026. If you are interested in having a presentation in your classroom or school, contact the Marketing department at marketing@servucu.com or call 1-800-443-0663. All programs are provided free of charge. 

Take a look at the different types of financial literacy offerings ServU can provide to your school:  

Cash in the Classroom

ServU will provide a classroom speaker to 

Topics include:

  • Banking Basics (checking vs savings, checking accounts, debit cards, credit cards and more!)
  • Budgeting  
  • Credit & Borrowing
  • Fraud & Scams
  • Careers in Banking
  • Build your own! Share what topics your students are most interested in and we can custom build a class for you!

Interactive Budgeting Simulations

An interactive reality fair event for high school students which teaches important budgeting and consumer buying skills. Students are given an "identity" including a job, family situation and expenses. They must balance their budget while being enticed to purchase extras such as concert tickets, extended warranties, vacations, etc. Students are then given time to reflect on their decisions and analyze what they could do better in the future.

Student-Run Credit Union Branches

Students have a unique opportunity to operate a credit union branch right within their school, providing basic financial services to faculty and classmates. Through structured training, student tellers develop strong money-handling skills while learning the importance of professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional member service.

This hands-on experience helps students build real-world workplace skills and confidence—valuable credentials they can carry forward to college and future career opportunities. 

ServU currently offers student-run branches in the Bath, Hornell, Avoca, Campbell-Savona, and Canaseraga school districts.