Consumers Cooperative Association (CCA), the sponsor of Consumers Credit Union (CCU), is offering scholarships and grant opportunities to eligible members*

A Student Loan Debt Grant is available for eligible members who need assistance paying down existing student loan debt. Our focus is on supporting individuals who have faced significant hardships or can demonstrate how eliminating all or part of their debt would allow them to positively impact their community.

All applications open at 12:00 a.m. CST on December 15, 2025. The deadline for all entries is 11:59 p.m. CST on February 15, 2026.

* To be eligible, either the applicant or their parent/guardian must be a member in good standing since December 1, 2024. Employees, directors, and their family and household members are not eligible to apply.

Selections are based on:

• Quality and originality of essay responses

• Academic or trade school commitment

• Community involvement and leadership potential

• Financial need

Recipients will be notified no later than April 2026.