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Young Members, Bright Futures

Elements Financial provides better banking for every generation. We believe a brighter future starts with a strong financial foundation, and our Bright Futures Youth Program can provide that. It's designed to support our young members with products, promotions, and education specifically for them. 

Parents, whether you're saving in your child’s first-ever account, teaching a teen to use a debit card, or helping a young adult pay for college, or anything in between, we’re here for every milestone.

Let us know how we can partner with you and the youth in your family. To get started, check out the opportunities below!

Who is That Puppy?

That's Ruby, our youth mascot at Elements! She is a dedicated saver. In fact, she works hard helping with chores at home and hosting dog treat stands in her neighborhood — then she deposits her money into her Grow Account at Elements. She saved for months to buy her own ruby dog collar.

Grow Account

Special account just for children under age 18
  • Youth Deposit Bonus: Earn a $5 bonus each month when you complete five deposit transactions of at least $5 each1
  • No monthly Maintenance Service Charge & No Inactivity Fee
  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $100 to earn dividends
  • Helps teach your kids how to save and manage money
  • Ability to manage your account in Online Banking or the Mobile App

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Student Edge Checking

Available to students as young as 10
  • Youth Debit Card Rewards: Students 10 to 18 can earn a $5 reward each month when they complete 10 debit card transactions2
  • No minimum balance & no overdraft fees
  • No monthly Maintenance Service Charge
  • Visa® debit card with the convenience of paying at retailers with a tap, a swipe, or a chip
  • Access to more than 90,000 surcharge-free ATMs worldwide

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Student Loans

Offered in Partnership with Credit Union Student Choice
  • Undergraduate Line of Credit: Borrow what you need, when you need it — up to $75,000
  • Competitive interest rates
  • No origination or pre-payment fees
  • Co-borrower not required, yet qualified co-borrower could result in lower interest rate
  • Co-borrower release with 48 months of consecutive monthly on-time payments

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More Savings for Youth:
Birthday & Graduation Certificates (Fixed Rate)

KEY FEATURES

  • Similar to a CD at a bank
  • Birthday Certificate features a rate of 3.00% APY for a one-year term3
  • Graduation Certificate features a rate of 3.00% APY for a one-year term3
  • Available in amounts as little as $100.00 with a maximum of $20,000.00.3
  • Higher rate than most regular savings accounts

MAY BE GOOD CHOICE IF

  • Perfect for milestones: To be opened to celebrate a birthday or graduation. 
  • You want a more predictable savings balance

Learn More About Birthday & Graduation Certificates

HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Financial Education for Youth

Elements Financial has partnered with Banzai to provide interactive financial education designed to empower you and your children with the skills needed to manage money and build financial confidence effectively. Ask us how your child can earn a little extra by completing a Banzai course4.

Banzai Junior

Banzai Junior provides real-life scenarios that show users how to make wise decisions when faced with financial dilemmas. Designed for kids aged 8 to 12, Banzai Junior uses the storyline of a summer lemonade stand and the goal of a new bike—or hoverboard for the financially daring—to teach concepts like interest and fees, envelope budgeting, and discretionary income.

Get started with Banzai Junior here!

Banzai Teen

Created for users aged 13-17, Banzai Teen gives teens the opportunity to work through real-life financial problems in a safe environment. Throughout the course, the user's goal is to save enough money to register at Vanderbilt Community College, but unforeseen challenges and quirky scenarios make reaching that goal not-so-straightforward—just like real life!

Get started with Banzai Teen here!

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  1. 1 $5.00 Deposit Bonus – Offer effective July 15, 2025. Earn a $5 bonus dividend each calendar month for Elements members ages 18 and under who are the primary owner of a Grow savings account. To qualify for this bonus offer, a minimum of 5 separate deposits of at least $5 each, per calendar month must be made into the same Grow savings account. Only one deposit per day of at least $5 will count towards the 5 separate deposits requirement for the calendar month. Dividends and refunds are excluded from qualifying deposits. Upon meeting the 5th qualifying deposit in a calendar month, the $5 bonus dividend will be deposited into the Grow savings account the month after the deposit qualification is met. The bonus is considered dividends and may be reported on form 1099-INT. One $5 bonus per member per calendar month. Membership required. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Elements reserves the right to amend or discontinue this offer at any time.
  2. 2 Student Edge Checking Debit Card Reward – Offer accurate as of July 15, 2025. This offer is available to members ages 10 to 18 years with an active Elements Student Edge Checking account. Limit one $5 Debit Reward per member per month. To qualify for the monthly reward, the member must complete ten (10) debit card purchases, excluding money transfers and ATM transactions completed and posted within a calendar month. Members who meet the qualifications will receive a $5 reward, deposited into their Student Edge Checking account the month after completing the required debit card transactions. For example, if the 10 qualifying transactions are completed and posted in August, the reward will be deposited in September. Account must be open and in good standing at the time of reward distribution. The credit union reserves the right to modify or discontinue this program at any time without prior notice
  3. 3 Birthday & Graduation Certificate (Fixed Rate) Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective as of August 4, 2025, and may change without notice. Minimum deposit of $100.00 to open certificate. Maximum balance is limited to $20,000.00. At the time of account opening, the primary account owner must be the age of 24 or younger, and at least one account owner must be 18 years of age or older. Minimum of $100 balance required to earn dividends. Health Savings account and Individual Retirement account funds are not eligible. Penalty for early withdrawal. Elements reserves the right to amend or discontinue offers at any time and to limit the balance of a certificate at any time.
  4. 4 Terms and conditions apply.