Financial Education Overview

The Culture of Finances is a diverse community outreach financial literacy program designed to support the marginalized and underserved in our community. Each 12-week session (spring and fall cohorts) includes courses that provide personalized financial education, address systemic disparities, and aid in conquering financial fears.

At the end of each 12-week session, the goal is for participants to achieve financial confidence, preparedness, and receive the tools to reach their financial dreams.

Financial 4.0 is a FREE resource that provides financial education, resources, and tools to help you dream BIG and achieve your goals. Explore blogs, podcasts, and more — all created by certified financial educators. This is your hub for financial learning. 

Financial 4.0 is active on the campus of Michigan State University and Oakland University, hosting financial education workshops, events, and more. 

In partnership with the City of Lansing and the Lansing School District, MSUFCU is proud to support Lansing Student Accounts Valuing Education (SAVE). Lansing SAVE brings specialty savings accounts for students in the Lansing School District who are enrolled in school from K through 11th grade. These accounts are funded through contributions from the City of Lansing, the Lansing School District, individual contributions, and community giving programs such as Kroger’s Community Rewards. Students with a Lansing SAVE account can use the funds to put toward higher education costs such as college or university tuition, vocational or trade school, books, or other qualified education expenses.

Another important feature of Lansing SAVE is the in-classroom financial education led by MSUFCU’s Miss Cece and our team of financial educators. Each month from December through May, MSUFCU Financial Educators go to the schools for a 30-minute lesson with topics ranging from “what is money” to the introduction of credit.

MSUFCU invests in Lansing SAVE because we believe in the future of our Lansing youth. We recognize the importance of students having access to financial resources and education and empowers them to achieve their dreams.

Our Financial Education team is at it again! Tune into the Wallet Watch podcast for an engaging look at personal finance management, professional development, overcoming obstacles, and maybe some behind the scenes insight on our Credit Union culture!