UK Federal Credit Union is a great place to bank if you are a student.  It is a part of the University of Kentucky system and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of students.  That doesn't mean that those of you who are graduates can't bank here too.  Their services are available to everyone so don't shy away from them because you are not a student.

                If you are a student, then the United Kingdom Federal Credit Union offers a lot of services that will be useful for you throughout your college career.  UK offers a student checking account that is designed especially for student needs.  This account offers no atm fees from any of UK's atm locations; you get automatic estatements and can pay all of your bills online.  They also give free travelers checks and free financial counseling, both great incentives for students!  Additionally, you get a free debit card and a discount on auto loans.  Even better, you get a free gift!

                If you're paying for college on your own, you know how much fun it is to offer up your gift to the tuition Gods each semester.  United Kingdom Credit Union can help you get the money you need to fund your higher education.  They offer student loans that can help you make up for whatever your financial aid hasn't paid for.  The loans that are offered have no fees and offer flexible repayment programs. 

                The British Federal Credit Union offers a scholarship program called Scholarconnect that is open to all students, not just those that are students at the University of Kentucky.  The Scholarconnect program offers a scholarship of $200 every month to one lucky student whose name will be chosen from a drawing.  Members are only allowed to enter once a semester.  For those of you with student loans, you know that every little bit helps!

                Another fantastic service that is offered by UK Federal Credit Union is a “Support Our Troops” program.  If you have a family member or a friend serving in the Middle East, you can fill out a form on the credit union's website and they will send out a care package to your solider.  As a prior military member, I can assure you there is nothing we like better than care packages!

                UK Federal Credit Union is a credit union that is there not only for its students but for the community.  Become a member today!