Michigan Credit Union Foundation

Michigan credit unions operate hundreds of in-school credit union branches throughout the state. While students are making regular deposits at the student branch, they’re also learning money management and career skills.

Credit Union School Branch Handbook

A comprehensive how-to guide for establishing a student credit union branch compiled by experienced financial educators from the Financial Education Council of the Michigan Credit Union League.

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Establish a School Partnership

Financial Education- A Positive Partnership. Use this PowerPoint presentation to show teachers, parents, and administrators the value of a partnership with your credit union for classroom presentations and school credit union branches. This presentation created by the MCUL’s Financial Education Council can be customized for your credit union and contains speaker notes and tips.

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Free MCUL ready-to-use seminars

These free seminars contain PowerPoint presentations, complete speakers notes, member handouts and suggested activities.  Use these ‘as is’ to conduct a community seminar or use as a starting point and customize the presentation with your logo and specific information about your credit union products and services.

• Consumer Credit Basics:  What you need to know to use credit wisely.

• Right at Home and Right at Home Answers: Award winning DVD and website with financial answers for successful home ownership.  DVD and website workbook may be utilized in a seminar or workshop. 

• Financial Health: Money management techniques for employees and members. Help your employees enjoy financial well-being, improve your bottom line, and improve your member service at the same time by providing an employee financial education program! This course is recommended for all employees as part of orientation and training and may also be used for member presentations.

  • Download the complete course with PowerPoint, instructor notes, handouts and activities.

Other resources available to credit unions

• GreenPath: Many financial education workshops available; you can choose to invite a GreenPath speaker to make the presentation or purchase these to present yourself.

Financial Counseling Training

Lead members to a stronger financial future. America's Credit Unions Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) helps credit union professionals guide members through current financial situations and prepare for the future while enabling all credit union staff to become more confident in their interactions with members.

Michigan Enhanced Self Study Program

Designed to enhance the self-study Financial Counseling Certification Program offered by America's Credit Union's, the Michigan Enhanced Financial Counselor Training Program uses the America's Credit Unions FiCEP textbook as a learning foundation and adds elements to help participants grasp and retain counseling concepts and knowledge. Registration for the 2025 program has closed. Please check back for 2026 program information in January.

2025 Financial Health Workshop

The Financial Health Workshop is an in-person event designed to equip credit union professionals with tools and insights to elevate financial well-being efforts in their communities. With expert-led sessions, networking opportunities and a thought-provoking session on interpersonal dynamics and decision-making, this year’s event is worth attending! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and lead the way in financial well-being.

When: September 17, 2025

Where: The Henry Center, Lansing MI

Cost: $50

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Counselor's Corner

Connect, learn, and share resources and information with other financial counselors from across the nation with this networking portal, made available for free with funding from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation.

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America's Credit Unions Financial Counseling Certification Program

Learn more about America's Credit Unions Financial Counseling Certification Program and CCUFC Certification.

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MCUL Financial Counseling Resources

Financial Counseling Best Practices: A guide from the MCUL Financial Education Council

Join MCUL’s Financial Educators and Counselors listserv to get informational updates, ask questions, and communicate with fellow Michigan financial educators and counselors.

Networking Listservs

Smart Money MI Kids Read

Providing books on behalf of Michigan credit unions to 8,000 families annually through public library story times in April, during Money Smart Michigan Month.

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High School Personal Finance Challenge

Helping high school students throughout Michigan improve their personal finance knowledge and compete for scholarships.

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$martPath Financial Education Program

$martPath is an engaging, interactive, and easy-to-use way for elementary and middle school teachers and credit union financial educators to embed relevant and fun economic and financial education in their classrooms, and activities.

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