ST. GEORGE, Utah—Utah Community Credit Union said it has entered into a $7-million partnership with Utah Tech University.
According to the university, the funding will be used to provide support for Utah Tech’s growing student body and to fund initiatives that align with the university’s mission of providing a polytechnic education.
“UCCU’s presence will become integrated throughout Utah Tech’s campus with a goal of promoting and elevating financial wellness initiatives,” the organizations said in a statement.
The $2.5-billion, Provo, Utah-based UCCU said it is set to open a branch in the student housing district of the campus in the coming year, and that a financial wellness center is being established on campus to offer financial literacy and educational opportunities for students.
‘Commitment to Success’
“This partnership is a commitment to the financial success of every Trailblazer and this entire community,” Justin Olson, president and CEO of UCCU, said in a statement. “Our credit union was founded on a college campus and our roots in higher education run deep. We’re thrilled and honored to join Utah Tech in building a bright future where education and financial strength go hand in hand.
