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With You Every Step of the Way

As you move forward on the journey to your degree and beyond, Wildfire Cardinal Perks is going to be there to give you an edge on managing your finances.


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Become a Member


Become a Wildfire member today! With unmatched personal service and a location right down Bay Road from SVSU, it is sure to become your financial home for your college career.

What are you waiting for?

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SVSU Alumni


SVSU Alumni are welcome to join our Cardinal Perks program, with another great benefit!

We are offering $250 off* your first loan payment, just for being an SVSU Alumni! Alumni can open a checking account and carry a Wildfire Credit Union SVSU Visa® debit card. New Alumni members will also receive an SVSU mug at account opening!

* Any collateralized consumer loan of $10,000 or more will get you $250 off your first loan payment. Subject to credit approval, some exclusions apply.

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Debit Card


Use it to pay for books, food, supplies, a night out, or for a treat for yourself to celebrate a passing grade on an exam.

Our debit card can be used at ATM's and at merchants worldwide who accepts Visa®.

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Overdraft Protection

 

Have some peace of mind as your push through semesters knowing that you are protected from overdraft fees. As a Cardinal you are going to be supplied with 5 Overdraft fee reversals per year!

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Scholarships


College gets expensive and sometimes you need a little help to cover the cost, that is where we come in.

Aside from top of the class student loans, we also provide students the opportunity to apply for scholarships to give your finances a boost.

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Financial Literacy


As you progress in your field of study, you can learn the ins and outs of the financial world with our Workshops/Presentations offered to all students!

Become an expert in two fields, unless you are majoring in finance, in that case you will only grow your knowledge.

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