To provide an alternative to banking, Affinity Plus will share with students the opportunities and benefits of becoming a credit union member
ST. PAUL, MN (February. 26, 2013) – Affinity Plus invites students who attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Augsburg College, Hamline University, and Macalester College to stop by their booth at the “Move Your Money Day” event being held on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Move Your Money Day” was created by the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), which is a “grassroots, student directed, nonpartisan organization that empowers and trains students and engages the community to take collective action in the public interest statewide.” In partnership with seven colleges and universities in Minnesota, this organization works to highlight important issues for students today and empower them with knowledge to face these issues.
Routinely helping students recover from being taken advantage of by the larger financial institutions on or near college campuses, Affinity Plus provides a banking alternative to consumers, and works directly with several college campuses throughout the state. As one of the few financial institutions to offer free checking, Affinity Plus has a student checking account, Free2BU, which provides the opportunity to name an account, access them online or on a mobile device, and receive rewards such as iTunes gift cards.
“We were so excited to learn about this opportunity to educate students about banking with a credit union and helping them understand that Affinity Plus is there to assist them in reaching their financial goals,” says Amber Shanley, Branch Manager of the Affinity Plus Capitol branch. “We hope to spark an interest in students to become member-owners of our credit union and start feeling the difference in banking with a different kind of financial institution.”
About Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative that puts people first above profits. We are committed to empowering consumers – for knowledge, for understanding and to know there are alternatives that focus on the success of people, not the bottom line. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member –centric products and programs. Affinity Plus is the largest credit union in Minnesota with state-based assets and has 26 branches located throughout the state. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Affinity Plus is based in St. Paul and is owned by more than 160,000 members. Through a broad range of eligibility criteria, almost anyone can become a member of Affinity Plus. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling 800-322-7228