We want to help RPS students start their saving journey. It’s never too early to start saving. That’s why Virginia Credit Union is partnering with RPS to bring financial literacy opportunities to the students of Richmond Public Schools. And through our program, RPS Saves, we’re encouraging students to save and setting them up for a bright financial future. Sign your RPS student up for a VACU savings account, and we’ll jumpstart their savings by covering the $5 membership and depositing $20 in their account!? Please note: Applications for minors age 13 or younger may only be completed and submitted by the intended custodian on the account. Get started When you reach the eligibility step in the application, select the first option that you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school within a qualifying community. Then select Richmond from the dropdown menu. Get started in three simple steps: 1. Apply Sign your student up for a savings account with no minimum balance or fees. You'll be able to grant the child control at age 18. 2. Get a Jumpstart Virginia Credit Union will automatically deposit $20 in the new custodial savings account to get your student's saving journey started. 3. Keep Saving Talk to your student about their savings. Create healthy money habits together and watch the balance grow! Already a member? Are you or your RPS student already a member? You're still eligible for the $20 savings deposit! Visit a branch to open a new custodial savings account and get your $20 jumpstart. Related Resources See More Resources Savings FAQs Frequently asked questions about savings. Switch Your Checking Making the switch to a checking account at your credit union is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow the steps listed here to get started. Change Jar Looking for a way to jump start your savings? Sign up for Change Jar! The more you use your debit card for purchases, the more you can save.
1. Apply Sign your student up for a savings account with no minimum balance or fees. You'll be able to grant the child control at age 18.
2. Get a Jumpstart Virginia Credit Union will automatically deposit $20 in the new custodial savings account to get your student's saving journey started.
3. Keep Saving Talk to your student about their savings. Create healthy money habits together and watch the balance grow!
Already a member? Are you or your RPS student already a member? You're still eligible for the $20 savings deposit! Visit a branch to open a new custodial savings account and get your $20 jumpstart.
Switch Your Checking Making the switch to a checking account at your credit union is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow the steps listed here to get started.
Change Jar Looking for a way to jump start your savings? Sign up for Change Jar! The more you use your debit card for purchases, the more you can save.