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Teen Accounts (13-17)

Community First is here to give teens the tools needed to become financially savvy.
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Youth SureBalance Checking Account
We know managing finances as a teen can be challenging. That’s why our SureBalance Checking* account helps you know exactly what your true balance is.

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Youth Advantage Certificate
It's never too early to start saving for your child's future. Open a Youth Advantage Certificate** and enjoy competitive rates and a minimum balance of just $100!
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Benefits

Read the SureBalance Checking Account Clarity Statement for more information.
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Fewer fees
No monthly maintenance fees and no minimum balance requirements.
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Avoid Overdrafts
Have peace of mind knowing what your balance is.
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Fast-track savings

Earn more with a Youth Advantage Certificate** and enjoy competitive rate and a low minimum balance.

More financial tools for teens

moveUP Financial Wellness Program

Empower yourself with our financial wellness program. This program helps improve your money management skills and gives you the tools you need to reach your financial goals. We’ve already helped thousands of students, so let us help you too! Join us along this process and reach your goals today.

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Achieve for K-12

We’ve created a program to help your student learn all about smart saving, smart budgeting and more. Designed for middle school & high school students, this free program features timely storylines, diverse characters, and fun interactions to engage students around critical financial topics.

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SaveUP CD

Community First’s SaveUP CDs*** are a great way to meet future financial goals, like paying for college. With competitive rates and low minimums of $250 or more to open, you can maximize your savings potential with peace of mind knowing your accounts are federally insured by NCUA.

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Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship

Heading off to college soon? We’re here to make help you along that path. Apply for our special scholarship in which we give up to $8,000 ($2,000 annually per student, renewable for four years) to five graduating high school students who demonstrate leadership ability and financial need.

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moveUP Financial Wellness

Be empowered to reach your financial goals at every stage of life with our free moveUP Financial Wellness Program. Access our quick and easy moveUP modules anytime, anywhere.

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Achieve for K-12
This free, interactive program makes learning money management skills and financial wellness fun for middle and high school students.
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Blog | Opening your child's first account
Wondering if it's time to open a checking or savings account for your child? We explain when to open each account and which is best for your child.
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Blog | 5 Ways to prepare for a child’s education
Many parents have dreams of sending their kids to college. We have five tips to help you prepare and save confidently.
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FAQs

Am I eligible for membership at Community First Credit Union?

Community First Credit Union membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in one of the following Florida counties: Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, or Volusia.

Membership is also open to any relative of an existing or eligible Community First Credit Union of Florida member. We also offer membership to select employer groups, including employees of Brooks Rehabilitation, Miller Electric Company, and Web.com. Not sure if you qualify? Contact us.

*Youth SureBalance Checking and SureBalance Checking accounts - do not offer overdraft privilege.

**Youth Advantage Certificate of Deposit: Available to those under the age of 18. A withdrawal will reduce the earnings. The required minimum balance is $100 to open a Youth Advantage Certificate.

***6-Month SaveUP CD: Available to all college, vocational and technical school students. An early withdrawal will reduce the earnings. The required minimum balance is $250 to open a 6-Month SaveUP CD.