Banking for the CCSU Community -
Students, Staff & Alumni

Why choose a credit union over a traditional bank? Credit unions offer better rates, lower fees and personalized service focused on your needs. We are your on-campus and online financial resource!
You need the right tools and resources to help you manage your money.
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Start with our student budget calculator.
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Then, pick up a few helpful money management tips in our online articles.
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And lastly, have some fun watching our short and insightful money management videos.
$25 New Member Offer
Smart Checking Account for Students
Manage your money without any hassles.
Smart Checking accounts are available for CCSU students up to age 24.
To start banking with Achieve Financial, simply open and maintain a $5.00 balance in a Smart (savings) account. Then a Smart checking account may be opened.
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No monthly service charge or minimum balance*
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Overdraft forgiveness**
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Achieve CCSU Debit Card

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Turn your debit card off & on -
protect against fraud with the CardControl App
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30,000 surcharge free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP and SUM networks
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Pay Anyone -
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Mobile and Online Banking
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Custom Account Alerts (via email and texts)
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Mobile Check Deposit
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Direct deposit available
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Optional Apple Pay™ with your debit card
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eStatements and Online Bill Pay
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External account transfer to another financial institution
Two ways to open a Student Banking Account
You’ll need your driver’s license, Social Security number, home address and a credit or debit card to open a savings account with $5.00.
Open an account online.
Choose CCSU for eligibility.
Open an account at one of our branches:
450 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06052
1064 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Questions? Call us: 860.828.2790 ext 8290
On-Campus Banking Services
2 On-Campus Achieve Financial ATMs
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Located outside the Student Center building (Parking lot side)
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Outside of Willard-DiLoreto Hall
Personal Teller Machine (PTM) - Effective 10/20/2020
CCSU is in the process of reorganizing use of space and has requested the PTM be removed for the time being. We apologize for this service interruption. We will notify members when a new location has been found.
Students - Need Money from Home?
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Parents can mail in deposits to Achieve Financial Credit Union P.O. Box 7030, Berlin, CT 06037 (standard holds apply).
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Parents can wire money to their student’s account for easy cash.
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Parents can give their student an allowance directly from their paycheck if direct deposit is available from their employer.
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Deposit money to your student’s account with a savings or checking account, or with a debit or credit card by calling us during business hours.