Gesa in the Community —

High School Partnerships

Our High School Credit Union Program has provided real-life, hands-on financial industry experience for over 20 years. It includes student-run branches, Student Checking accounts, and our Affinity debit card program, which empowers parents, alums, and community members to give back at no cost!

Pick your card and give back with every swipe

Gesa Credit Union’s Affinity Debit Card Program for high schools is a unique way to support local education with every card swipe. Each purchase you make with your Affinity Debit Card contributes to funding grants for local schools, at no extra cost to you. This straightforward program transforms your everyday transactions into meaningful support for educational initiatives. As a Gesa member, you play a direct role in enhancing the learning environment in your community, helping provide resources and opportunities for students. It’s an effortless yet impactful way to invest in our future generations, strengthening the bond between your finances and your community.

Student-led credit unions.

Gesa’s High School Credit Union Program, active since 2000, offers high school students hands-on experience in running campus branches. These student-led branches allow peers to conduct basic transactions, integrating real-world financial skills into the school curriculum. Supported by teachers and Gesa’s Education Team, selected students serve as Campus Branch Managers, gaining leadership and industry experience.

Our program focuses on practical learning, with campus branches handling student accounts and basic transactions, minus lending functions. The Student Checking account, designed for young users, promotes financial responsibility without service charges or overdraft risks. This initiative not only teaches valuable financial skills but also sets students on the path to future financial success.

Financial support throughout college

Gesa proudly offers $100,000 annually in scholarships to support our members’ educational journeys. These scholarships are available in four categories: participants of the High School Credit Union Program, entering college freshmen, current college students, and those needing help with student loan repayments. Since 1987, we’ve awarded over $1 million to help our members succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.