Tag Archives: College

Back to school

By: Keith A highlight of my job is teaching financial education. One of STCU’s core values is education. As STCU’s Education Outreach Coordinator, I get the opportunity to travel to local schools, community centers, libraries, and area colleges to talk … Continue reading

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Christmas in June

By: Marya I love Christmas. The snow, the movies, the music, and the holiday spirit make the day after Thanksgiving through December 25 my favorite time of the year. And when you’re so looking forward to something that only happens … Continue reading

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Deposit in D.C. Cash for the 49ers.

By: Marya During the summer between my junior and senior years of college, I had the opportunity to do an internship in Washington, D.C. I got to see the Lincoln Memorial, tour the Capitol, and learn to navigate one of … Continue reading

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STCU Focus Scholarship Award

Are you a local high school senior taking a Career and Technical Education (CTE) class? Do you dream of continuing your education after high school while accumulating as few student loans as possible? Do you feel that you have outstanding … Continue reading

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Planning for College

On the day of High School graduation I locked myself in my room. I wasn’t ready, college was a scary and intimidating idea. There were a lot of things to worry about; My classes, if I would find my way … Continue reading

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Plan ahead

It’s no secret that the cost of college is increasing every year. A recent Associated Press article outlines just how much tuition increased this fall. It’s time to plan ahead. If you are a high school junior or senior looking … Continue reading

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18 years…and counting

It’s that time of year again when high school seniors start (or continue) to think about post high school life. What’s in store for you? Travel, trade school, community college, state college or ivy league? There are a lot of … Continue reading

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Higher learning

Every summer I spend a little time on the campus of Eastern Washington University helping welcome about 1,800 incoming freshman and transfer students. My goal, while I’m there, is to talk about money and hopefully provide some insight to students that … Continue reading

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