EdFed in the Media
EdFed Celebrates Becoming Part of the Miramar Business Community
October 3, 2024
EdFed hosted a week-long community open house at their Miramar Park Place branch to celebrate their arrival as a new member of the local business community. Senior credit union officials and other representatives were joined by esteemed community leaders including a delegation from the City of Miramar led by Mayor Wayne Messam and Commissioners Yvette Colbourne and Maxwell Chambers.
EdFed Launches On-Campus ATM Services for Miami Dade College
September 9, 2024
EdFed has announced the launch of on-campus ATM services at the eight campuses of Miami Dade College (MDC). This initiative provides surcharge-free ATM access to both EdFed members and students who receive financial aid via BankMobile.
EdFed Launches High School Hero Scholarship to Recognize Student Volunteerism
August 27, 2024
EdFed has announced the launch of the High School Hero Scholarship program. This initiative recognizes and rewards select high school students who demonstrate dedication to the community through volunteerism.
EdFed Helps Kids Build Brighter Futures with Savings Account Enrollment Events
August 15, 2024
EdFed hosted nearly 60 children and their families at two Kids Savings Account Enrollment events this summer. Held on July 27 and August 3, the events provided children with the opportunity to open their first savings account during an afternoon filled with fun activities and entertainment designed to promote the importance of saving money.
EdFed CIO Luis Cruz joins Community Voice host Fara Sax to discuss cybersecurity
June 10, 2024
EdFed CIO Luis Cruz joins The Community Voice host Fara Sax as she explores the latest in cybersecurity. Cruz shares his expertise on implementing robust security measures to ensure the safety and security of the credit union and its members.
EdFed Paves the Way to College for 15 High School Seniors
June 6, 2024
EdFed awarded 15 Hubert O. Sibley 2 + 2 Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarships to college-bound recipients at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Fara Sax, welcomes EdFed Senior VP of Lending Michael Aubrey & Home Loans Sales Manager Dania Nuñez
May 22, 2024
Michael Aubrey, EdFed's Senior Vice President of Lending and Dania Nuñez, EdFed's Home Loans Sales Manager, are talking to The Community Voice Host Fara Sax about Miami's tough housing market, the homebuying process, financing solutions, and how EdFed can help you save money when buying a new home.
EdFed Expands into Broward County with New Location in Miramar
May 21, 2024
EdFed has opened its first branch in Broward County in the Miramar Park Place shopping center located at the northwest corner of Red Road and Miramar Parkway. EdFed opened its eighth location in response to the rapid member growth the organization has experienced in recent years.
EdFed selects John Sapp as Executive Vice President
March 22, 2024
Educational Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of John Sapp as the credit union's new Executive Vice President (EVP). His position will place Sapp in a critical role overseeing various functions, including retail delivery, finance, lending, marketing, information technology, and operations.
Auto Buying 101: The Community Voice welcomes EdFed's Michael Aubrey and Tim Scharnagl.
February 21, 2024
EdFed Senior Vice President of Lending Michael Aubrey and Director of Consumer Lending Tim Scharnagl talk Auto Buying 101 with The Community Voice Host Fara Sax. EdFed breaks down how to navigate the car buying process.
EdFed to Award 15 College Scholarships in May
February 9, 2024
EdFed has announced the start of their annual Hubert O. Sibley 2 + 2 Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship program, which begins on Friday, February 2, 2024. Named in honor of a former President & CEO of the credit union, Hubert O. Sibley, the scholarship program awards 15 graduating high school students with a 2 + 2 Florida Plan from the Florida Prepaid College Board.
EdFed Launches New Scholarship for Adult Education, Technical, and Vocational Students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
January 22, 2024
EdFed has launched a new scholarship program for students enrolled in any Adult Education, Technical, and Vocational program within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. EdFed's Career in a Year Scholarship provides students an opportunity to be randomly selected for a $2,500 scholarship that will be awarded by the credit union each quarter of this year.
Educational Federal Credit Union to Launch New Scholarship for Miami Dade College Students
January 9, 2024
EdFed has announced the creation of a new scholarship program to support the students of Miami Dade College (MDC).
EdFed Voted One of the Top Credit Unions in Miami-Dade
December 17, 2023
The results are in and EdFed has been voted one of the top credit unions in Miami-Dade in the 2023 edition of Miami-Dade Favorites Magazine. We are truly honored to be recognized for our exceptional financial services and commitment to serving our members and the community.
Educational Federal Credit Union Expands Into Broward County With The Opening Of A New Branch In Miramar
December 3, 2023
Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is opening a new branch in Broward County located at the Miramar Park Place shopping center in Miramar, Florida. Scheduled to open in early 2024, this development marks EdFed's first branch location to be opened outside of Miami-Dade County.
EdFed Brings Finance Learning On Wheels To Miami-Dade High Schools
November 29, 2023
High schoolers in Miami-Dade County are getting a unique opportunity to dive into finance and banking, paving the way for financial confidence as they approach adulthood.
Educational Federal Credit Union To Launch A New Mobile Branch To Serve Miami-Dade County Public Schools
November 20, 2023
Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is launching a new mobile branch to serve Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Staffed by high school student volunteers, the mobile branch will offer the ability for EdFed members to open accounts, conduct transactions, and participate in financial education activities on campus.
An Interview with EdFed CEO Mike DiBenedetto
October 16, 2023
Watch EdFed President/CEO Mike DiBenedetto discuss the financial benefits, member perks, and positive community impact of our credit union with Fara Sax from The Community Voice.