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. ApplySign 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 JumpstartVirginia Credit Union will automatically deposit $20 in the new custodial savings account to get your student's saving journey started. 3. Keep SavingTalk 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 Teens and Money: Checking and Savings Account One of the first steps toward real freedom (and adulthood) is having a checking and savings account in your own name. 10 Savings Strategies Whether you’re looking to build an emergency fund, save for a down payment, or jump-start an early retirement, these 10 savings strategies can help you grow your nest egg and keep savings top of mind. Savings FAQs Frequently asked questions about savings.
1. ApplySign 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 JumpstartVirginia Credit Union will automatically deposit $20 in the new custodial savings account to get your student's saving journey started.
3. Keep SavingTalk 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.
Teens and Money: Checking and Savings Account One of the first steps toward real freedom (and adulthood) is having a checking and savings account in your own name.
10 Savings Strategies Whether you’re looking to build an emergency fund, save for a down payment, or jump-start an early retirement, these 10 savings strategies can help you grow your nest egg and keep savings top of mind.