SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with Cal State Long Beach College of Education

June 16, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is expanding its longstanding partnership with California State University, Long Beach, through a $500,000 gift over five years to the College of Education.

The investment will support the annual Educators Summit, student-led programming and physical improvements to the Student Engagement Center, all sponsored by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. University leaders recently joined SchoolsFirst FCU representatives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the center's renovation.

"It’s in our foundational DNA to serve school employees and their families by helping them achieve financial well-being," said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU. "Our partnership with Cal State Long Beach’s College of Education helps us support future educators whose work will create a lasting impact on students and communities across California."

The Educators Summit is an annual summer conference that brings together experts, students, alumni and practicing educators to collaborate on teaching strategies. The SchoolsFirst FCU gift will expand attendance capacity. The renovated Student Engagement Center provides students with more space to connect and collaborate, while expanded student-led events create additional opportunities to build community across the college.

About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is dedicated to improving the financial lives of its Members. Founded in 1934 by 126 school employees, the Member‑owned cooperative provides a full range of financial products and services to more than 1.5 million Members and is the largest financial institution dedicated to serving school employees and their families. SchoolsFirst FCU has been named California’s top credit union by Forbes for seven consecutive years and recognized by JD Power as the #1 Credit Union for Member Banking Satisfaction for two years in a row. With more than $36 billion in assets, SchoolsFirst FCU is the largest credit union in California and the third largest in the United States. For more information, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.

Insured by NCUA.

Contact:

Robin Wachner
Vice President, Communications & Member Engagement 
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org