EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
October 8, 2025
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program through Dec. 5, 2025. EECU’s Student Grant Program provides financial support to members pursuing higher education. Each year, EECU awards up to $100,000 in grants to help students cover education-related expenses, such as tuition, books, and supplies.
The program is open to EECU members pursuing post-high school education at a community college, university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the United States or the District of Columbia. Qualified applicants who submit a completed application by the deadline will be considered for a $2,000 grant.
“At EECU, we believe education is one of the most powerful investments a person can make,” said Elizabeth J. Dooley, EECU president and CEO. “Through our Student Grant Program, we’re proud to help support the dreams and goals of our members as they take the next step in their educational journey.”
Since the program’s launch in 2003, EECU has awarded more than $1.9 million in student grants, reinforcing the credit union’s long-standing commitment to education and community advancement.
To learn more about the EECU Student Grant Program or to apply, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast counties and has 23 branches and more than 391,000 members. Since 1934, EECU has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’ saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness education to people of all ages.