No matter what stage of life you’re in, Hughes is here to help you manage your money. If you’re just learning to save and budget, on your way to buying your first car, or trying to figure out how to pay for college—we can help.

There are many financial resources available to youth, as well as parents and teachers.  Just click on the boxes below!

Get into the habit of saving and you could WIN fifty bucks from Hughes! Deposit your allowance, birthday cash or any money you have accumulated into your Hughes savings account. For each month you save the required amount, you'll be automatically entered to WIN $50 in our monthly drawings! Offer good through December 31, 2010 for both youth and teen members.

Parents: One of the best ways to save is through automatic direct deposit to your child's account. Sign up today!

*Drawings held monthly. Funds deposited into winning teen Main Share Account or winning children's Main Share Account. Deposits include new money to the Credit Union. Hughes employees and their immediate family members are not eligible for drawings. Certain restrictions apply.

Annual Scholarship Program

Hughes Federal Credit Union awards three (3) scholarships each year to high school seniors who are members of the Credit Union. The scholarships are awarded to those students who have shown scholastic excellence, participate in community service and are interested in advancing their education.

Applications for the Scholarship Program will be accepted until March 15, 2010. Applicants must be members in good standing and high school seniors who are entering a college or trade school upon graduation in fall 2010.

Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

1st Place—$1,500
2nd Place—$1,000
3rd Place—$500

The Scholarship Awards Program provides details on the Annual Scholarship Program and how to apply. All high school seniors are encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact the Scholarship Committee at (520) 794-8341.

Serve on the Googolplex Editorial Board

The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is seeking up to 12 responsible young people to work as paid editorial board members for Googolplex. Board members must be in grades 4 to 12 in the fall of 2010 or, if home-schooled, the same grade-level ages. Googolplex includes three Web sites designed for youth that feature interactive games, videos and colorful stories about dealing with money matters and life issues. Editorial board members commit to one year of service, from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.

Here's what's needed to do the job:

• Internet access (at school, at home, or a public library) and an e-mail account
• Ability to think critically about online articles and games
• Creativity to research and write a story
• Commitment to complete the evaluations ad story reviews on time
  

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Guide to Independence™ Get one up on your friends when it comes to spending and saving money wisely with Guides to Independence™.     Elements™ your money your life Learn how to establish credit, manage, money making ideas and get the things you want.     National Endowment for Financial Education Find out about NEFE's popular High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP).     Check Out Kids Make Cents sponsored by Hughes!.

Youth Newsletters     All Stars Club is Howie Javelina's Quarter newsletter with games, activities, and special articles for kids up to age 11!		Hughes Finanical Teen Scene is the Youth & Money Teens Quarterly newsletter covering all the most important teen financial topics.

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