LINCOLN, Neb. — Collegiate, the digital banking platform created by Michigan State University FCU, has been named the Exclusive Financial Literacy Partner of Opendorse, a technology, data, and service platform for the name, image, and likeness (NIL) industry.
The partnership will give student-athletes nationwide access to financial education courses designed for their busy schedules, available to be completed anytime, anywhere, according to MSUFCU.
As the CU Daily reported in September 2026, Collegiate and Opendorse first partnered for a nationwide opportunity designed for student-athletes to participate in NIL while building healthy money habits. Now, the two organizations said they are expanding their partnership to bring on-demand financial education to every athlete on Opendorse.
Help With ‘Financial Realities’
“Collegiate was built to empower students to build financial independence,” April Clobes, president and CEO of MSUFCU and Collegiate, said in a statement. “This partnership with Opendorse allows us to support student-athletes with education that reflects the financial realities they’re facing today.”
The Modules
According to MSUFCU, inside the education portal, student-athletes will find modules covering:
- The impact of NIL on personal finances
- Navigating tax season and understanding eligible deductions
- Investing and how it shapes long-term financial health
- Guidance for international student-athletes
