University Credit Union Becomes the Official Financial Institution and Official Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference
Expands member access to students, employees, alumni, and families of Southland Conference schools.
Frisco, Texas - University Credit Union (UCU), in partnership with the Southland Conference, is proud to announce its designation as the official financial institution and credit union partner of the Southland Conference. This prolific partnership not only continues to solidify UCU's position as the premier financial ally for university and college communities, but also marks the first credit union sponsorship in the history of the Southland Conference.
The significance of this partnership goes beyond UCU's industry-leading financial services and business banking solutions to include its tailored approach to meeting the unique needs of university and conference communities. As part of this partnership, UCU will be incorporated into marketing and promotional efforts at Southland Conference championships and events year-round.
The partnership also provides UCU membership access to all schools participating in the Southland Conference, including over 140,000 current students, 90,000 alums, employees, faculty, and their families.
"We are very pleased to welcome University Credit Union as the Official Financial Institution and Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference,." Southland Commissioner Chris Grant enthusiastically stated. "This collaboration brings invaluable financial services and resources to our Conference office, contributing to the overall growth and success of our campuses and student-athletes."
The partnership underscores a commitment to student-athlete financial literacy education—a testament to the shared vision between Commissioner Grant and UCU's CEO and President, Dr. David Tuyo II. UCU's dedication to uplifting university communities aligns seamlessly with the Southland Conference's mission to foster financial thriving in all facets of academic and athletic life.
"Our mission as a financial institution exclusively serving higher education is to uplift university communities and help them thrive financially in all areas of academic and athletic life," Dr. David Tuyo II emphasized. "The partnership is so important to us because it gives us the opportunity to bring decades of financial expertise to an incredible conference and set of member universities."
The conference schools include Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University), the University of the Incarnate Word, Lamar University, McNeese State University, University of New Orleans, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
As UCU solidifies its commitment to growth in the progressive communities of the Southland Conference located exclusively in Texas and Louisiana, this partnership stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit driving the Southland Conference and UCU towards a shared vision of financial empowerment and community enrichment, while reinforcing the spirit of innovation and progress within the partnership.
The partnership was established by Van Wagner's Vice President, Mark Massari, who manages the SLC's sponsorship partners program.
*UCU guarantees that our lowest loan rates for cars, credit cards, consumer loans, and HELOCs are in the top 5% nationwide as measured in a monthly rate survey by Rate Watch, a part of S&P Global.
1APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To earn up to 5.00% APY, members must have a qualifying University Checking Account. Based on a combined rate of 4.88%. Credit card must be active, have at least one monthly transaction (excludes balance transfers and cash advances), and be enrolled in credit card eStatements to qualify for the extra 1.00% APY in dividends. Account does not earn dividends if there is a $0 balance in a HELOC at the end of the month. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Multiple loans in the same category count for only 1.00% APY in dividends.
Qualifying University Checking Accounts will earn 1.00% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate. Qualifying University Checking Accounts are defined as having at least 25 transactions per month (includes transactions made with both debit and credit cards) and enrollment in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary University Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active University Checking Account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a University Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval.
Giving our university communities a financial advantage
University Credit Union offers membership to employees, students and alumni of UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Arlington, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, The Big West Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, Southland Conference Universities, and other universities throughout California. UCU offers a variety of products and services including checking accounts, credit cards, home mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, commercial loans, insurance, investments, as well as digital banking.