From free online resources, to in-person learning, to scholarship programs - our passion is helping people build strong financial foundations!
AAFCU Foundation
Meet the AAFCU Foundation
Everyone deserves personal banking. And our community deserves better access to financial education.
Established in 2002, the AAFCU Foundation operations are managed by a volunteer board of directors and credit union employees. These dedicated individuals continutally challenge themselves to live up to their promise of serving with integrity and compassion in all that they do. Through their collaboration and committment the AACU Foundation continues to promote financial wellness and continuing education.
What We Provide
• Free financial education classes
• Resources through our Financial Wellness Center
• Support to local educators
• Community programs
• Financial education resources for people of all ages
• Scholarships to high school seniors
Our Mission
To promote education and life-long financial responsibility for people of all ages.
Foundation Scholarship
The Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation Scholarship offers funding to assist students pursuing a college or university degree. Five $1,000 Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to high school seniors!
Check back for details about the 2024 scholarship program.
Congratulations to Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Kalie
ThunderRidge High School
Mia
Marian High School
Matthew
Castle View High School
Alyssa
Douglas County High School
Rosemary
Douglas County High School
Sydney
Doherty High School
Kayla
Pine Creek High School
Knox
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Financial Wellness
Everyone deserves a solid financial foundation, that's why we've partnered with MoneyEDU 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, MoneyEDU has information and resources to help you become for money savvy.
MoneyEDU's Financial Wellness Center Offers
- a robust library of information on financial topics
- financial calculators for saving, investing, loans, and credit cards
- financial courses designed for you to make real progress in under an hour.
Looking for more personal interaction? To find out how you can offer free financial education courses and resources to your classroom, business, or organization, email the Financial Wellness Team at MoneyEDU@aacu.com.
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.
What's inside
- Financial Basics
- Pay & Entitlements
- Family
- Transitions, Retirements, Separation
- Service-Related Benefits
Turn Possibilities Into Reality
Your support makes what we do possible. Help us build a more financially savvy community by donating today!
Donate
Donations to the AAFCU Foundation can be made by check, payable to the Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation, and may be mailed or deposited at any AACU branch location.
Note: All branch locations do not receive mail. Please use The Foundation address listed only.
Contact
Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation
9810 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
Email: Foundation@aafcu.com