Trona Valley Federal Credit Union August 2016

Trona Valley Federal Credit Union
August 2016
Announcing our 2016 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2016/17 scholarship winners. This year Trona Valley received twenty-four applications—all demonstrating great qualities for the future
of our community and beyond. Thanks to the students who participated in our scholarship program and good luck to each and every one of you in furthering
your education. Your future looks extremely bright. When asked to describe themselves in three words, here are their responses:
Manuel Lucero IV
Resourceful, resilient, and charitable. “I am resourceful because I find opportunities where
others see none and I always look at problems from different perspectives. I am resilient because no matter how many
obstacles stand in my way, I strive for success and demand progress. I always make an effort to offer assistance and
guidance when needed by others.” Manuel will be attending Western Wyoming Community College pursuing his
education in Pre-Radiology. He also plans to attend Weber State University to continue his education in the medical
field.
Kailyne Dickinson
Ambitious, dependable, optimistic. “I have always had to work hard for my accomplishments,
and that makes achieving my goals even more rewarding. I know that in order to promote goodness in the world, one
must be dependable and gain the trust of those around them.” During High School, Kailyne completed several dual
enrollment credits and she obtained her certification in Phlebotomy, as well as a Nurse Assistant. Kailyne will be attending Western Wyoming Community College where she plans to gain entrance into the Nursing Program and then continuing her education to become a Registered Nurse.
Ross Slagowski
Driven, reliable, and jovial. “Be happy and keep moving forward. As long as I work hard and
keep a smile, I can get through anything. While growing up on a farm, I have learned the basics of becoming selfdriven and hardworking.” Ross is inspired by individuals who work to provide natural resources in society. He plans to
pursue a degree in Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences. Longtime positive influences and community enrichment are major focuses for Ross.
Paxton Finch Compassionate, optimistic, and dependable. “I spend a lot of time helping others, solving
problems, and I always finish what I start. I began practicing a strong work ethic early in school, which prepared me
academically in school and helped me focus on my goals." Paxton will be attending the University of Utah Honors
College where he plans to complete a double major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in
Business.
Life Lesson Setting goals and saving will offer greater rewards and a valuable life lesson.
Individuals heading to college may need some money skills. How badly are these skills needed? Consider this: 92% of undergraduates use credit cards for
education expenses such as tuition and textbooks. Almost 20% of seniors are carrying credit card balances of more than $7,000. Add student loans and the
debt rises. Graduates on average owe close to $30,000 in debt. Be sure to set financial goals and stick to them.
Student Discounts
There’s no doubt: college is expensive. For most students, the cost is worthwhile because of the earnings potential that exists on the other side, but what
about now? Did you know being a college student could get you all kinds of discounts? Here are two excellent resources to save with your college ID.
Save big on Amazon Prime
Amazon offers a specialized Amazon Prime discount that’s just for college students. For those unfamiliar, Amazon Prime is a membership program that
offers free shipping on most products sold on Amazon. Just by providing them with an .edu email address, you get 50% off a yearly Prime subscription.
Since you can share Prime with up to four other people, you could split the cost with roommates or family to get the cost even lower. Amazon Prime also
includes its own music streaming service (so you can stop paying for Spotify), its own online video service (goodbye Netflix), and even some free beforemarket e-books! With that range of services, plus free shipping, Amazon Prime for students might be your best friend.
Save on software
Major software companies are offering discounted versions of their signature products to college students at phenomenal discounts. You can find
Microsoft’s Office Suite or new versions of Windows for a fraction of retail prices. Adobe’s Creative Cloud software (which includes Photoshop) can be
yours for nearly 70% off the retail price. Norton offers a reduced fee for antivirus software and computer security, too. These are programs you’ll need
anyway, and with a student email address, you can get them at a price you can afford.
Youth Services
If you’re planning to go to college and you need assistance with a smart student loan, take a look at a Smart Option Student Loan® by Sallie Mae®. You can
get the money that you need for school by borrowing smarter. Click here to get more information and to get started. Offering competitive interest rates,
repayment options, and no origination fees. Don’t forget about our Pay for A’s program and Trona Valley Loans to youth members.
Pay for A’s
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Minor Loans
For grades K-12
$1.00 deposited into your account for each “A” or equivalent on report card
Request must be made within 3 months of report card date
Student must be primary member on account
Limit of 4 report cards per year per student
Limit of $10.00 maximum on deposits per report card
 $100 at 0% APR* for Elementary School members
 $300 at 1% APR* for Middle School members
 $600 at 2% APR* for High School members
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate
It’s Senior Day on August 21 and we’re pleased to honor our seniors!
Free Bingo
Fun Prizes
For more information,
please visit our website.
Senior center locations,
event times, and details will
be posted soon.
Trona Valley is a caring partner dedicated to your financial success.
Green River Main Office
840 Hitching Post Dr.
Green River, WY 82935
P/ 307-875-9800
F/ 307-875-5551
Evanston Office
236 Harrison Dr.
Evanston, WY 82930
P/ 307-789-3900
F/ 307-789-3939
Rock Springs Foothill Office
2640 Foothill Blvd.
Rock Springs, WY 82901
P/ 307-382-2968
F/ 307-382-2989
Mountain View Office
200 7th St. (Physical)
PO Box 56 (Mail)
Mountain View, WY 882939
P/ 307-782-7100
F/ 307-782-7101
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Sweetwater
Rich
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Morgan
Lincoln
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Teton
Summit
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