Financial Education for Students
At Coosa Valley Credit Union, we believe financial education is essential—and it starts in the classroom. That's why we're proud to partner with local schools across our community to deliver engaging, customized money lessons and practical financial tips for students at every level—from elementary and middle school to high school and college. Available for schools in Rome, Cartersville, Cedartown, Dallas, Canton, Calhoun, Fort Oglethorpe, Rockmart, Woodstock & surrounding areas.
What to expect in the classroom from us?
When our financial literacy experts visit your classroom, students can expect an engaging, hands-on experience focused on real-life money skills. Our team delivers age-appropriate lessons on topics like saving, budgeting, and smart spending—making financial concepts easy to understand and fun to learn. We encourage participation, answer questions, and provide practical tips students can start using right away. Our goal is to leave every classroom feeling confident and empowered to make smart financial decisions.
We keep students engaged.
We keep students engaged by tailoring our lessons to their grade level, making financial concepts relatable and fun. From games and activities for younger students to real-world examples for older students, we make sure learning about money isn't boring—because understanding banking and smart financial choices is key to building a better financial future.
How is our financial literacy program tailored to each grade level?
Elementary School
We focus on learning to count and save money for items that we want.
Middle School
We focus on saving money for items that we want vs need, budgeting, and introduction to savings/checking accounts.
High School
We focus on smart budgeting, the value behind saving, tips on credit, and opening savings/checking accounts.
College
We focus on making smart financial decisions, budgeting, building credit, loans, and managing savings/checking accounts.
Meet the fleet
We come prepared with optional exciting resources! Our financial literacy experts are ready to teach, our billboard truck can showcase engaging content, and our branch on wheels lets students take a hands-on tour inside a fully equipped mobile banking branch.
The Experts
The Billboard Truck
The Branch on Wheels
Meet "Lil Finance Guy"
Coosa Valley Credit Union's Lil Finance Guy — your friendly guide to smarter money moves. He's here to help you and the classroom live a better financial life by sharing helpful tips, tools, and resources right when you need them most. Whether you're saving, spending, or planning ahead, Lil Finance Guy has your back every step of the way.
The most frequently asked questions.
Does CVCU offer accounts made for students?
Absolutely! We offer savings and checking accounts designed specifically with students in mind.
Can we request the branch on wheels or billboard truck?
Absolutely! Depending on availability, we'd be thrilled to bring some of our fleet on-site for interactive tours and a fun, hands-on experience!
Does CVCU provide any work handouts?
Yes! We can provide work handouts that complement and reinforce our financial literacy presentations.
Does CVCU offer custom education lessons?
Absolutely! We can customize our classroom program to align with your students' needs and complement your curriculum.
We love educators.
At Coosa Valley Credit Union, we care deeply about education and supporting educators wherever we can—both inside and outside the classroom. From providing financial resources, sharing practical money tips, to helping you setup your account, we're here to be your trusted financial partner every step of the way.
Are you ready to connect?
We care about education. Coosa Valley Credit Union is here to partner with you.
We want to hear from you. Connect with us.
Please fill out this form if you're interested to learn more, have us come out to your school for a financial literacy visit, or if you would like to request Coosa Valley Credit Union for something else.
