Education First Credit Union
Financial ServicesOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Education First Credit Union is a small to mid-sized financial services cooperative based in Columbus, Ohio, serving the education community since 1936. As a credit union, it provides membership-based financial products and services tailored to the needs of educators, staff, and students rather than those offered by traditional banks. The organization emphasizes benefits designed specifically for the education sector, including programs and discounts aimed at schools and individuals connected to education. Its product range includes zero-interest classroom supply loans, low-cost no-fee student loans, free financial literacy programs, and money management workshops, as well as higher deposit rates, lower loan interest rates, and fewer or smaller fees. The credit union also offers specialized student packages and operates student-run branches to involve students in financial services. In 2019, Education First Credit Union was recognized with a Friend of Education award, reflecting external acknowledgment of its contributions to education communities.