Youth Accounts

Develop good financial habits with a good banking partner

Something special for every age group

In the blink of an eye, young people go from pocketing birthday cash to working weekend jobs to paying college costs. At Foothill Credit Union, we've designed accounts to help them through every phase of their financial journey to adulthood.

Where do young children get cash? From birthday gifts, weekly allowance, and maybe even the Tooth Fairy. What do they do with this money? At Foothill Credit Union, we hope they put some of it in a special account that rewards saving.

  • Start account with as little as $5
  • Dividend rate increases as account balances reach $500, $1,000, and $1,500*
  • Free e-Statements and 24/7 Online Banking access
  • Youth Saver Certificate with special dividends available. Start with as little as $25 and make additional deposits any time, until age 24.
To open a MoneyLand account, please visit a branch near you.
 
The child must be eligible for membership at Foothill Federal Credit Union. Youth under 18 years of age are not required to be present with the parent at the time of opening the Youth Account. A parent or guardian must be a joint owner on the account with the child and provide the child's Social Security Number.

* Add an additional 0.05 rate bonus when balances reach $500, $1,000, and $1,500.

Foothill Credit Union is a full-service credit union with California branches in Arcadia, Covina and Glendora.

As kids get a little older, they start soaking up information like sponges. At Foothill Credit Union, Money 101 keeps things light, but starts sharing important ideas about saving money and spending it responsibly.

  • Open account with as little as $5
  • Dividend rate increases after account balance reaches $500, $1,000, and $1,500*
  • Educational sessions that teach money basics
  • Free e-Statements and 24/7 Online Banking access 
  • Youth Saver Certificate with special dividends available. Start with as little as $25 and make additional deposits any time, until age 24.
To open a Money 101 account, please visit a branch near you. 
 
The child must be eligible for membership at Foothill Federal Credit Union. Youth under 18 years of age are not required to be present with the parent at the time of opening the Youth Account. A parent or guardian must be a joint owner on the account with the child and provide the child's Social Security Number.

* Add an additional 0.05 rate bonus when balances reach $500, $1,000, and $1,500.

Between academics, extracurriculars, social media and whatever is moving the pop culture needle these days, savings might not be on top of your teen's to-do list. But learning about money matters is increasingly important, as pay starts rolling in from part-time jobs, driver's licenses are earned and college plans take shape.

  • Open account with as little as $5
  • Free parent-authorized debit card
  • Free 24/7 Online Banking access and E-Statements
  • First set of checks is free upon request
  • Dividend rate increases after account reaches $500, $1,000, and $1,500*
  • College Bound Scholarship available
  • Youth Saver Certificate with special dividends available. Start with as little as $25 and make additional deposits any time, until age 24.
  • Platinum Mastercard with credit limit up to $500 (Parent must co-sign and teen must be at least 16 years old)

Parental Monitoring

For parents, there's always a balancing act between giving teens more freedom and keeping close tabs on their activities. At Foothill Credit Union, we want to help young people spread their wings - but parents have a large say in what that means financially.

  • Choose daily ATM withdrawal limits and daily debit card purchase maximums for your teen's account
  • Monitor their spending by easily arranging to view their account activity through your own Online Banking
  • Set up eAlerts so that you receive either emails or text messages when purchases are made, when the account balance reaches a certain point, or when there are other important account activities

 

Financial Education

"Why am I going to need to know this in the real world?" Almost every high school student has said something like this at one time or another. At Foothill Credit Union, we try to keep it real by offering teens access to important financial information that they can carry with them into adulthood.

The child must be eligible for membership at Foothill Federal Credit Union. Youth under 18 years of age are not required to be present with the parent at the time of opening the Youth Account. A parent or guardian must be a joint owner on the account with the child and provide the child's Social Security Number.
 
* Add an additional 0.05 rate bonus when balances reach $500, $1,000, and $1,500.

Whether you're attending college or launching a career, you've become increasingly responsible. At Foothill Credit Union, we recognize your emerging maturity with an account that offers high-tech money management tools - and by offering affordable loans for education expenses, auto financing and more.

  • Enjoy all the benefits of our Protection Plus Checking account, with no monthly fees until age 21*
  • With Protection Plus Checking, you enjoy debit card rewards with every purchase and access to surcharge-free ATMs nationwide**
  • Earn competitive dividends on your checking deposits
  • Dividend rate rewards after account reaches $500, $1,000 and $1,500***
  • Free e-Statements and 24/7 access to Online Banking
  • Youth Saver Certificate with special dividends available. Start with as little as $25 and make additional deposits any time, until age 24.
  • College Bound Scholarship available

Loans and Credit Cards

Of course, we encourage young people to be smart savers. But you're at the age when you also need to make some big-ticket expenditures. Our affordable loans can help you take those important steps and still stay within your budget.

  • Auto loans: First-time car buyers enjoy low rates and flexible repayment terms! Arrange easy payments with direct transfers from your checking account. Learn more about our First Time Auto Buyer Program.
  • Technology loan: Simply select your computer and accessories, show us your purchase invoice and fill out a loan application.
  • Credit cards: Cover your expenses, make the purchases your life requires and build up your credit score with a Foothill Credit Card.


Smarter Student Loans

Some students struggle with calculus - or really annoying roommates. But no one should have to worry about paying their next tuition bill. At Foothill Credit Union, we offer student loans with competitive rates and flexible repayment plans through Sallie Mae, one of the nation's most prominent education lenders.


Financial Education

You don't need to be a business major to learn the ins and outs of personal finance. You don't even need to be a college student. At Foothill Credit Union, we offer young adults online access to real-world information that helps them make the most of their money.

*Protection Plus Checking fee of $4.95 will take effect after member turns 21. At that time, the member may choose to select an alternate checking account.
 
**ATM refunds up to $20.00 per month if minimum electronic service requirements are met. A valid electronic withdrawal or deposit includes any of the following: One FFCU Online Bill Pay per month; one Direct Deposit or Payroll Deduction per month or one ACH transaction per month. Contact Credit Union for complete details.
 
***Add an additional 0.05 rate bonus when balances reach $500, $1,000, and $1,500.
 
 

Hear What Our Members Are Saying

"I've been a member since I was a kid. I love my Money Market Savings account. And who wouldn't be part of a credit union that gives back to our community and supports our kids."


- Marcella F.

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