JMG and UCU Forge Partnership to Empower Students

January 23, 2025 JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.) is pleased to announce a meaningful partnership with University Credit Union (UCU) to enhance opportunities for Maine students as they prepare for their next steps in education and career pathways. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating engaging and impactful experiences for…

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UCU Scholarship Program Now Open, Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting Maine Students

ORONO, Maine (January 23, 2025) – Celebrating 10 years of supporting Maine students’ pursuit of higher education, University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2025 UCU Scholarship Program: https://www.ucumaine.com/scholarship/. Since launching the UCU Scholarship in 2016, UCU has awarded $64,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education across…

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UCU Has Earned the AARP BankSafe Seal

April 2024 We’re thrilled to share that we have earned AARP’s BankSafe Trained Seal in recognition of our unwavering dedication to protecting our elder members from financial exploitation. The BankSafe designation is earned after over 80% of an organization’s frontline staff completes AARP’s comprehensive BankSafe training. Jilenne Gunther, National Director of AARP’s BankSafe Initiative, is…

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UCU Celebrates Local Volunteerism with 2024 Here for U Day of Service

ORONO, Maine (April 17, 2024) – On Patriot’s Day, UCU team members across the state of Maine dedicated their time to give back to local communities with a credit union-wide day of service. Driven by the credit union philosophy of people helping people, more than 85 employees gathered in the morning in both Orono and…

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Tips for Getting Financially Fit for Financial Literacy Month

March 2024 At UCU, we know that reaching your financial goals is essential – and when you know more about money management, you are more likely to navigate financial challenges successfully and achieve those goals. With April being Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Youth Month, there has never been a more appropriate time to…

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What’s Next in Fraud

February 2024 As technology advances, you can expect fraud techniques to get more sophisticated. Today, fraud is a booming business, valued in the billions of dollars nationwide each year. What can you expect and, even more important, what can you do about it? Educating yourself is the best step, so read on for our insights…

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2023 Member Highlights

In celebration of 2023, we are taking a look back at ways our member-owners enjoyed their UCU membership! As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, UCU returns value to its members in the form of rewards, low rates, and high yields. There are many ways that UCU is ‘Here for U’ for our members; this is a…

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University Credit Union Distributes Funds to Food Pantries Across Maine

ORONO, Maine (June 23, 2023) – UCU has recently been traveling around the state to present checks and distribute funds to a number of food pantries in our communities. With the help of UCU members, friends, the UCU team, and so many more, we’ve been able to raise funds in support of the Maine Credit Unions’…

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UCU Blog post - Home Buyer Education Is for Every Buyer.

Home Buyer Education is for Everyone

May, 2023 When we think of home buyer education resources or classes, first-time home buyers with no previous home-buying experience likely come to mind. However, there are many reasons why everyone should take advantage of home-buying education opportunities like those available at UCU. This blog covers some of the reasons why: Buying a house is…

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