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Youth Programs

Youth Month

We believe helping youth build healthy money habits is important. With special incentives for them and resources for you, together we can guide youth in developing key money-management skills.

Let’s Saddle Up For Saving

This April, in celebration of Youth Month 2025, A+FCU is tipping its hat to youth members 17 and under with special A+ prizes for wrangling their savings!

Deposit Drawing

For each deposit of $5 or more into your account, you’ll receive an entry to win a $100 deposit into your Membership Savings Account! At the end of April, 20 lucky participants will be selected as winners. Read the official drawing rules here.

Special Prizes

When you open a membership, make an in-person deposit, or open a StartUP Share Certificate* you’ll receive your choice of a Saddle Up For Saving t-shirt, cowboy pen, cowbell, or cowboy hat stress reliever.

Celebrate With A+FCU

Looking for more ways to celebrate Youth Month? We invite you to join us for one of the Youth Day celebrations being hosted at select A+FCU branches. These free events will feature games, prizes, and some very special guests!

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table of youth day events with dates, times, and locations
Location	Date	Time
Round Rock Branch	April 18, 2025	10:30 am – 1 pm
North Austin Branch	April 18, 2025	11 am – 2 pm
Leander Branch	April 18, 2025	2 – 5 pm
Hendrickson High School Branch	April 25 2025	12 – 4 pm
South Austin Branch	April 25, 2025	1 – 5 pm

Giddy Up To Great Savings

Not a youth member? Start living your A+ life by opening a membership during the month of April and you’ll receive your choice of a Saddle Up For Saving t-shirt or prize! Join today by visiting one of our branches. Teens ages 13–17 can also click here to join A+FCU with our quick and easy online application.

Membership required. Insured by NCUA.

*Dividends calculated on daily balance, paid monthly, and automatically transferred to Membership Savings Account. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. Limit one StartUP Share Certificate per member. Conditions and restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice.

Who can participate?

Entrants must be 0-17 years old on drawing entry start date, April 1, 2025, to enter/win.

What counts as a deposit?

Entrants must make a deposit of $5 or more to their A+FCU share account via any A+FCU-permitted deposit method (cash, check, transfer, electronic deposit, etc.).

When can I enter to win?

The Drawing Entry Period begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12 am CST and ends on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST.

When will winners be announced?

Twenty winners will be randomly drawn from all eligible entries received during the drawing period. The prize drawing will be conducted by A+FCU on Monday, May 5, 2025.

How do winners claim their prize?

Winners will be notified by telephone and/or mail and/or e-mail on Monday, May 5, 2025. Need not be present to win. Prizes will be deposited into the winners’ Membership Savings Accounts within five business days of the drawing. In the event the winner does not have an A+FCU Membership Savings Account, a check will be mailed to the winner no later May 9, 2025.

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Who We Are

Youth Programs

We understand how important finances are. That’s why we offer programs that help kids and teens develop and improve financial capability.

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Resources

For Kids

Download our activity sheet and check out our library of kid-friendly, financial education videos that cover money basics, including making, spending, saving, and borrowing money. Watch the videos with your little one(s), then discuss what they learned and actions they’d like to take.

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For Teens

Though it may not be a priority now, finances become increasingly important as you get older and become more financially independent. When it comes to navigating complex topics like buying a car or paying for college, we’re here to help.

Here are a few resources that may interest you:

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For Parents & Guardians

While kids learn from a variety of sources, including the media and friends, parental figures have the greatest impact in shaping a child’s money attitudes and behaviors.

Use our resources to help establish a financial foundation for your kids.

Resources For Adults

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Save More For Your Future

Earn more from the money you save with a StartUP Certificate. Take advantage of this high-yield account option and get started for just $10.

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Raising Money-Smart Kids Resources

Help raise money-smart kids with these resources.

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Life Guidance for:

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Talking to kids about money is not only acceptable but also encouraged. Use our tips to help your child understand and practice age-appropriate money management skills.

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Family & Finances

As your family grows or changes, you’ll need to reimagine your finances. No matter what stage of life you’re in – getting married, having a baby, or raising money-smart kids – we’ve got you covered.

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