CAMPUS USA Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Better Banking
CAMPUS USA Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Better Banking
2025 marks a monumental milestone for CAMPUS USA Credit Union as we celebrate 90 years of service to our members and communities. Founded in 1935 as Gainesville Florida Campus Federal Credit Union, CAMPUS has grown from humble beginnings - nine professors on a college campus placing a dollar each into a cigar box - to a financial institution proudly serving over 160,000 members worldwide.
A History of Growth and Innovation
Our journey began during the Great Depression when access to financial services was challenging for many. Recognizing the need for an alternative to traditional banking, CAMPUS was chartered as the first credit union on a U.S. college campus. Our foundation was built on the principles of cooperation, trust, and member ownership - values that continue to guide us today.
Over the decades, CAMPUS evolved to meet the changing needs of our members. In 1994, we transitioned from Gainesville Florida Campus Federal Credit Union to Your Campus Federal Credit Union, and shortly thereafter, we became CAMPUS USA Credit Union. With this change, we adopted a State of Florida charter, expanding our ability to serve members across Florida.
Owned by our Members
As a not-for-profit cooperative, CAMPUS is owned by its members, meaning that when you join CAMPUS, you’re not just a member but an owner of the credit union. Profits are reinvested to provide members with no- and low-fee financial services, competitive deposit and loan rates, and the world-class service they deserve.
At CAMPUS, member ownership is more than a concept; it’s our foundation and commitment. We can never be bought, and significant decisions, such as a merger, require member approval. Our members’ best interests are at the heart of everything we do.
Mission-Driven Service
Our mission is to lead in the markets we serve by offering our members world-class, exemplary service and exceptional value. CAMPUS is committed to making banking easy, providing financial education to consumers, and giving back to organizations that are committed to improving the lives of people in our communities. At our foundation, we are “people helping people,” and that is at the forefront when we make decisions, develop innovative solutions, and go above and beyond to exceed our members’ expectations.
Vision for the Future
Our vision is clear: to empower employees to make a positive difference in our members’ financial lives and the communities we serve. We aim to be the financial institution our members choose first, use the most, and grow with throughout their lives. As we plan for the future, we remain focused on expanding our services, improving access to financial resources, and impacting the communities we call home.
Celebrating 90 Years with a Purpose
We’re making this milestone a year-long celebration!
- We give back to our members and communities weekly with our CAMPUS Birthday Bucks Promotion. Every Wednesday, we post a photo of where our ‘Big CAMPUS Cupcake’ is located. If you recognize the location, it’s a race to be the first to grab the $90 Cash attached to the cardboard cutout! Follow us on Facebook (CAMPUS USA Credit Union) and Instagram (@campususacu) so you don’t miss the next photo clue. It could end up anywhere from Tallahassee to The Villages®!
- The CAMPUS Community Wishes program reinforces our commitment to the community. We donate $1,935 (commemorating the year CAMPUS was founded: 1935) to a local charity each month, supporting the causes that matter most to our members and the communities we serve. Anyone can nominate a non-profit and share with us what impact it has on their lives and others.
- What’s a birthday without a party? We’re hosting celebrations at each of our service centers throughout the year. Visit our website and follow us on social media to find out when the next party near you will be!
We Appreciate You
Thank you for 90 incredible years of trust, loyalty, and partnership. Here’s to continuing to grow together and creating a brighter financial future for generations to come!
Whether opening a new checking account, securing a loan, or attending one of our celebratory events, there’s never been a better time to be part of the CAMPUS family.
By CAMPUS USA at 18 Mar 2025, 08:00 AM