Matched Savings Program¹
Want $204 Just for Saving?
Ready to build better money habits and get rewarded for it? The Matched Savings Program is your chance to grow a $400 emergency fund with weekly savings and matching contributions from your credit union.
Open to students who’ve completed or are enrolled in Adulting 101, this 12-week program combines real-life budgeting skills with real cash support. You save. We match. Together, we build confidence and a financial safety net. This program has limited spots available, act now!
What is the Matched Savings Program?
Think of it as Adulting 101, leveled up. If you’re enrolled in or have completed our Adulting 101 course, you can take your financial skills further by joining this 12-week savings challenge.
Each week, you save up to $17, and we’ll match it, dollar for dollar. By the end, you’ll have $400 saved to kickstart your emergency fund. It’s a smart way to build financial habits and your bank account.
Who Can Join?
Are you a high school senior or college student? If so, this program is perfect to help you learn and earn. To qualify for the Matched Savings Program, you must:
- Be enrolled in or have completed an Adulting 101 course.
- Be a high school senior or college student.
- Have a job (and proof of income).
- Be a credit union member in good standing.
- Check in every two weeks with our team.
- Write a short reflection at the end of the program (just 250 words!).
What is the Adulting 101 course?
A four-week course designed to provide students with tips and tricks to financially navigate life as an adult.
How the Savings and Matching Works:
Your matched funds will be deposited into a Stash Save Account after the 12 weeks—just make sure you meet the program requirements!
- You deposit up to $17/week into your account.
- We match it—up to $17/week—for 12 weeks.
- Your total savings goal? $400 ($204 from you + $204 from us).
Note: Matching funds are locked for 6 months after the program ends.
Why Join?
- Learn real-world budgeting and savings skills.
- Build a $400 emergency fund (most adults don’t even have that!).
- Stay financially ready for whatever comes your way.
- Strengthen your future and your relationship with your credit union.
Education Location
Limestone FCU (Manistique)
Contact: Kiarra Herson | kherson@limestonefcu.com | 906-341-3118 x1247
Location: Main Branch – 131 River St, Manistique, MI. 49854.
The Hub @ LSSU (Sault Ste. Marie)
Contact: Sophie Shepard | sshepard@limestonefcu.com | 906-341-3118 x1239
Location: The Hub @ LSSU – 650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. 49783 (find The Hub @ LSSU in the lower level of the Cisler Center, room 105).
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¹Eligibility and participation requirements apply. Students must be a credit union member in good standing, be a high school senior or college student, be enrolled in or have completed an Adulting 101 course, check in bi-weekly with our team, write a short (250-word) reflection essay by week 11, and have a job with proof of income. Matching contributions (up to $204) are based on verified deposits.
Matching funds are disbursed after successful program completion and held for six months in a Stash Save Account. Funds will be paid as a dividend and may be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Failure to meet participation requirements may result in forfeiture of matching funds. Program terms are subject to change at any time without notice.
This program is made possible with the support from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation.
