Meet the AAFCU Foundation
Everyone deserves personal banking. And our community deserves better access to financial education.
That’s why we established the AAFCU Foundation in 2002 and continue to challenge ourselves to live up to our promise of serving with integrity and compassion. Through collaboration and commitment, the AAFCU Foundation continues to promote financial wellness and continuing education.
- Free financial education classes
- Resources through our Financial Wellness Center
- Support to local educators
- Community programs
- Financial education resources for people of all ages
- AAFCU Foundation Scholarship Program
Financial Wellness
Everyone deserves a solid financial foundation, that's why we've created a Financial Wellness Center to provide you with free access to financial education resources.
Whether you’re buying your first car, heading to college, starting a family, preparing for a military deployment, or planning for retirement, the Financial Wellness Center has information and resources to help you become money savvy.
Financial Wellness Center Offers
- a robust library of information on financial topics
- resources for managing debit, money basics and savings tips
- discover resource about homeownership, borrowing, and retirement
Armed Forces Financial Guide
The Armed Forces Financial Guide is your resource to help break down the language of personal finances. Access resources and advice to make better financial decisions and learn how to maximize your military benefits.
- Financial Basics
- Pay & Entitlements
- Family
- Transitions, Retirements, Separation
- Service-Related Benefits
Your support makes what we do possible. Help us build a more financially savvy community by donating today!
Note: All branch locations do not receive mail. Please use The Foundation address listed only.
Donations to the AAFCU Foundation can be made online, by check, payable to the Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation, and may be mailed or deposited at any AACU branch location.
Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation
9810 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
Email: Foundation@aafcu.com
AAFCU Foundation - AACU Foundation FAQs
The AAFCU Foundation is the charitable giving arm established by AACU back in 2002 to promote financial education and lifelong financial responsibility across the whole community. Review Foundation Scholarship for one of its key programs.
The Foundation operates as a separate charitable entity focused on scholarships, financial education, and community grants, while AACU handles day-to-day banking and lending. Donations support the Foundation's mission specifically. Review Our Story for more on AACU core mission.
The Foundation funds the Foundation Scholarship program, free financial education classes, and many additional resources through the Financial Wellness Center.
Applicants must submit a completed application packet by email directly to the Foundation, including all required documents, a personal essay, and proof of enrollment at a qualifying school. Review Foundation Scholarship for full eligibility requirements.
The Foundation relies on donations made online, by check, or in person at any AACU branch, payable to the Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation. Check your eligibility for AACU membership if you'd like to get involved.