This webinar on September 23 will be presented by LauRae Upchurch, a BALANCE Financial Educator

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (September 15, 2026) — San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, and BALANCE will present a free educational webinar titled “FAFSA: The Key to Unlocking Financial Aid” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The webinar will be hosted by LauRae Upchurch, a BALANCE financial educator. This free webinar is open to the public, but reservations are required. For details, and to register, please visit sdccu.com/fww.

“Planning for college begins with understanding the financial resources available to you,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “Through this free FAFSA webinar, SDCCU is proud to help students and families navigate the financial aid process with confidence so they can make informed decisions and prepare for a successful future.”

This webinar is designed specifically for families and individuals looking for ways to save for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an online government application that streamlines the financial aid process, which may help reduce student loan burden. This workshop covers FAFSA basics, provides insights into the application process, covers how to complete the FAFSA online, and provides guidance on obtaining and maintaining federal financial aid. 

The webinar is part of Financial Wellness Wednesdays, an ongoing program hosted by SDCCU, to help provide the community access to free financial wellness information. For a complete schedule of upcoming Financial Wellness Wednesday webinars, visit sdccu.com/fww.

SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek, and voted San Diego’s BEST Credit Union for 2026 in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll. SDCCU proudly serves the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards, and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Membership required. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS #580585. For more information, visit www.sdccu.com.

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