GOBankingRates Recognizes Alliant Credit Union for Its Stand-Out National Education Program, Granting Students Computer Gift Cards

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Aug 14, 2014, 08:15 ET

CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With school back in session, GOBankingRates recognizes client Alliant Credit Union for encouraging Chicago students to start saving early by entering in its National Education Program, through which it will be awarding nine members computer gift cards ranging between $250 and $1,000. The premier personal finance website seeks to recognize credit unions that design creative initiatives to promote financial literacy in their communities.

Credit unions are beneficial not only to members, but the communities they serve," stated Casey Bond, managing editor of GOBankingRates. "Alliant Credit Union is a great example, demonstrating their commitment to the financial well-being of Chicago's students."

LEARN MORE about Alliant Credit Union's National Education Program

Applying for Alliant's National Education Program is simple:

Students between the ages of five and 17 can fill out the application.
Applicants must attach a photo diary, video, painting or written essay describing what they want to be when they grow up and how a computer would enrich their education.
Submissions can also be mailed to: Alliant Credit Union (Attn: National Education Program) at P.O. Box 66945, Chicago, IL 60666-0945.
The deadline to receive mailed applications is Aug. 22, 2014.

Additionally, all applicants must be Alliant members in good standing and have an Alliant savings account in their names.

Alliant will award a Brass Bell Award of $250, Silver Key Award of $500 and Golden Apple Award of $1,000 to three members in each of the following age groups: 5-9, 10-13 and 14-17.

The nine winners will be notified of their awards Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

About Alliant Credit Union

Alliant Credit Union of Chicago, Ill., founded in 1935, is an independently operated financial cooperative. Serving over 140 employee groups and organizations with more than 275,000 members and over $8 billion in assets, Alliant is the largest credit union in Illinois and the sixth largest in the nation, based on assets and deposits. For more information, visit alliantcreditunion.org.

About GOBankingRates

GOBankingRates (www.gobankingrates.com) connects consumers with the best credit unions, banks and interest rates nationwide, aggregating over 11 million rates from more than 6,000 institutions. The premier personal finance website also recognizes leaders and innovation in the consumer banking field, highlighting institutions for their client-oriented products and services.

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