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Get a Head Start on College with the "Fast Start" Program

Purdue University and a handful of other strong schools are offering what’s known as a “first year free” program through Modern States. This is an opportunity for high school students to earn up to 30 credit hours for free – just by passing the CLEP exams.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters Posing as 3Rivers Attempting to Obtain Personal Information

We’ve recently been made aware that 3Rivers members are being contacted by fraudsters posing as the credit union and attempting to obtain personal information. We want to remind you to be alert and practice caution if you’re ever contacted by what appears to be your financial institution or another trusted agency (via phone call, text message, or email) asking you to verify private details or numbers (credit card numbers, social security number, PINs, account numbers, and so on).

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Fraud Protection & Security
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4 Tips for Students Navigating Through COVID-19

High school juniors and seniors seem to be the most caught in the cross hairs of this pandemic, with graduation, college planning, testing, and more hanging in the balance. Here are steps to get through all of this and stay on top of your goals of going to college!

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College & Trade School Preparation
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How Your Money is Insured at 3Rivers

Image showing several bundles of hundred dollar bills. In short, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are two agencies of the United States federal government that provide nearly identical deposit insurance to credit union members and bank customers. You can learn more about the two agencies at this link.

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Checking & Savings
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7 Tips for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

If you’re a small business owner, you’re likely feeling especially overwhelmed by the COVID-19 crisis and the impact it may have on your business and its employees. Here are a few steps you can take and some resources you can consider to help keep your team and your business safe in the coming weeks.

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Business Banking