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The Aroostook County Chapter of Credit Unions, which includes Acadia Federal Credit Union, NorState Federal Credit Union and The County Federal Credit Union, will host its twelfth annual Financial Fitness Fair at Loring Job Corps in Limestone on April 30 at 9:15 AM. The annual event helps high school juniors from each Aroostook County high school learn about money management and budgeting.
“The Loring Financial Fitness Fair is one of our Chapter’s signature events,” said Denise Duperré, Chair of the Aroostook County Chapter of Credit Unions. “Every high school in the county is invited to bring their junior class here to learn meaningful financial skills. On average, we see over 300 kids. It’s a learning event, but we keep it fun, which is why we have great student participation.”
Students attending the fair also will be given an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 college scholarship payable to them once they complete their first semester at university. Applicants must attend the fair; plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college/university; be a member, or have a parent who is a member of a credit union in Aroostook County; complete the scholarship application form in its entirety; and submit the form to any of the three credit unions by June 30, 2018. The event concludes at 1PM and a bagged lunch prepared by students in Loring Job Corps’ Culinary Arts program will be provided to the attendees.
“Our Chapter is looking forward to hosting this special event and reviewing the scholarship applications we receive.” said Duperré. “Preparing our kids for life after high school is important and our credit unions are proud to do our part.”