Applications for Scholarships to Start Smart Now Available!
If you’re planning to attend Ohio University, check out the Harry B. Crewson Scholarship.
We give three $3,000 Harry B. Crewson scholarships to high school seniors who will become OHIO bobcats.
Open to members or the children of members. Application submissions ended on March 1st, 2024, and will reopen in early 2024. Contact Jodi MacNeal at (740) 597-2803 or memberservices@oucu.org with questions.
DOWNLOAD CREWSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
We're pleased to introduce a new scholarship for high school graduates! While the Crewson Scholarship is for those attending Ohio University, this scholarship is for graduates attending a school other than OU.
If you've been accepted to any university, college, community college, or trade school, we encourage you to apply. Three (3) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Members of OUCU Financial and children who are under legal guardianship of a member are eligible to apply.
Application submissions ended on April 1, 2024 and will reopen in early 2024. Contact Jodi MacNeal at (740) 597-2803 or memberservices@oucu.org with questions.
Exciting News!
We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Wes Harkins and Tracy Mischelle Kelly to the OUCU Financial Board of Directors! They step into the roles previously held by retiring members Bob Courtney and Butch Hill, who will now serve as an Emeriti Board member.
Wes brings over a decade of experience in financial services, having held key roles at Nationwide Insurance focusing on strategy and process optimization. His work in pediatric cancer research fundraising has made a significant impact, achieving record-breaking results year after year. A consultant with Nationwide, Harkins was born in Athens and raised in Vinton County. He holds a BA in Health and Fitness Management from Capital University.
Tracy is the Executive Director of the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation and Board Secretary for The Friends of Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. A two-time Ohio University alumna, Tracy was the first Student Trustee selected from a regional campus and is a recipient of the United Campus Ministry Social Justice Award. She holds a BA in English and History and a master’s in public administration from Ohio University.
We’re excited to welcome Wes and Tracy to the board! Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly help us continue to grow and serve our community.
Construction Has Started At E State Branch
E. State drive-thru is CLOSED for construction. Shafer drive-thru is OPEN!
We’re removing the drive-thru tubes and installing new drive-up video teller ITMs. For video teller service at Shafer St., touch the screen, then tap ‘help’ in the bottom left corner. An OUCU teller will appear onscreen to assist you. No debit card is needed to use the video teller! Video teller hours are M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. To use it as an ATM 24/7, insert your debit card to begin.
Video teller ITMs are located in the E. State & Shafer parking lots, Shafer drive-thru lanes, The Plains, W. Union and Logan. All of those locations offer teller service, as well as Saturday hours!
We’re removing the current drive-thru teller tube system and installing new drive-up video teller ITMs. This state-of-the-art technology will make your banking experience smoother.
Our lobbies will be open if you prefer in-person banking; we’re always happy to see you!
OUCU voted Best Financial Institution in Athens!
A BIG thanks to our members for voting OUCU the Best Financial Institution 5 years in a row!
It’s an honor to serve you; our employees work hard each and every day to earn your trust.
We’re fortunate to live in such a supportive community. We love our members!
OUCU Financial Welcomes Snider Stroh Jarrett Financial
OUCU Financial announced that it has acquired Snider Stroh Jarrett Financial “Snider Stroh Jarrett”, one of Athens area’s largest providers of financial planning services, investments and insurance. Snider Stroh Jarrett consists of 3 financial advisors – Mark Snider, Dan Stroh and Shane Jarrett – and 3 support staff who have joined the OUCU Investment Services team. The financial advisors will continue to operate out of their home office on Depot Street in Athens.
“We are pleased to announce that we have joined OUCU Financial and have onboarded to the LPL Financial platform,” said Snider, who served as senior financial advisor at Snider Stroh Jarrett. “When we began looking for the best succession plan for our clients and stability for our long?term and best?in?class staff, OUCU Financial was a logical choice. By partnering with OUCU Financial and leveraging the robust LPL Financial platform, we can continue to provide our clients with personalized advice, outstanding service and a broad array of financial investments – the three things on which we have built our reputation over the past 50 years, and which we are planning as a legacy for the next 50 years.”
“We are honored to partner with such an esteemed and talented group of financial advisors as they continue to offer excellent advice to our community,” said Cory Corrigan, CEO of OUCU Financial. “Mark and I worked together tirelessly over the past 18 months to be sure that the cultures aligned, intentions were pure, and most importantly, that clients would benefit from this transition. With OUCU’s 20 years of experience in the Wealth Management business, almost nearly 70 years of shared solid commitment to the communities we serve, and ultimately helping members live their best financial lives, we believe that we can continue to provide clients with the same incredible service but with a stronger foundation that ensures it continues well into the future.”
OUCU Phone Banking: Account Access 24/7
2023 will bring a major expansion in banking capabilities and this Credit Union is all about it!
To kick off this year, OUCU has made accessing your accounts even easier with Phone Banking, an automated, dial-in way to quickly perform account transactions with voice or touchtone commands. A convenient and secure way to manage your money, anytime, nights, weekends, and even holidays from right where you are!
There's no waiting in line with Phone Banking!
• Check account balances. Hear recent and pending activity - such as deposits and withdrawals
• Transfer funds between your OUCU accounts; Loan account information - such as balance, payoff amount, and make payments
• Change your Phone Banking PIN and other account preferences
• Speak to eBranch Call Center banking specialist during business hours
OUCU Achieves Exceptional Performance Designation
BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank and credit union rating firm, announced that OUCU, has once again earned its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates OUCU excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating for 47 consecutive quarters, means OUCU has done so continuously since August 2008. This achievement has secured an even higher designation for OUCU as an “Exceptional Performance Credit Union”. This title is reserved for institutions that have earned Bauer’s top 5-Star rating for 40 consecutive quarters (ten years) or longer.
OUCU is the only credit union in the area to be awarded a 5-Star rating.
“Embracing their ‘People Helping People’ core value,” notes Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, “the nation’s credit unions are well-positioned to help local communities thrive. In fact,” she continued, “credit unions are local small businesses themselves, and their employees are members. Through shared experiences, they know exactly what other members need, and they have the means to help provide it. This has proven a winning combination for OUCU.”
Quick Pay Loan Payment Service
You can now make an OUCU loan payment inside or outside of online or mobile banking!
Make a payment from your:
• OUCU account
• account with another institution
• selected credit or debit card
• external transfers
BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS
Fraudsters never give up and neither do we! Beware of phone calls that appear to be coming from the credit union. We will never call you and ask you for your card number, member number, SSN or PIN. Never give out personal information to someone who calls you.
If there is suspicious transaction on your credit or debit, you may need to verify a purchase with a yes or a no, but we will never ask for your card information.
Read more about fraud prevention tools from OUCU.
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