Our Pacoima branch is temporarily closed until further notice. The Pacoima Branch ATM will remain available Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Our Burbank branch, Live Chat, and Online & Mobile Banking remain available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Independent Advantage program is a series of financial courses available to high school students. In a relaxed and fun environment, students learn the financial life skills they'll need for today's financial reality. These skills are rarely taught in schools any more though they are critical to a well-rounded adult life.
Independent Advantage will educate your student on:
Independent Advantage graduates are set up with real world-tools for real-world finances. Upon completion of the courses series students receive:
But the benefits Independent Advantage don't only come in the classroom. IA also provides:
Use the calendar below to find a class for your student today!
Each course consists of four sessions spread over the course of four weeks. You can choose between in-person sessions at our Burbank branch* or virtual sessions over Zoom. Please do not sign up for both in-person and virtual sessions for the same month as the same content will be covered in both venues.
In-Person Instruction**
Tuesdays (5:15pm - 7:30pm)
July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
In-Person Instruction**
Tuesdays (5:15pm - 7:30pm)
September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Virtual (via Zoom)
Wednesdays (4:30pm - 6:00pm)
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
In-Person Instruction**
Tuesdays (5:15pm - 7:30pm)
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Virtual (via Zoom)
Wednesdays (4:30pm - 6:00pm)
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
In-Person Instruction**
Tuesdays (5:15pm - 7:30pm)
November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Virtual (via Zoom)
Wednesdays (4:30pm - 6:00pm)
November 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
*In-person courses are subject to CDC guidelines. If necessary, these courses may be rescheduled to meet virtually. **In-person classes will be taught at our Burbank branch
Classes are free. Students must open a savings account with the Credit Union before the first course.