Financial Plus Credit Union Announces Multi-Year Commitment to Benefit Kettering University
April 23, 2025
Financial Plus Credit Union Announces Multi-Year Commitment to Benefit Kettering University
For Immediate Release
Contact: Madeline Mason, Public Relations and Social Content Creator
Date: April 23, 2025 Phone: 810.244.2057
FLINT, MI – Financial Plus Credit Union and Kettering University have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial education and resources for students. The collaboration was celebrated with a special announcement at Kettering’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Garage, where Financial Plus leadership unveiled the exclusive Kettering-branded debit card and placed a symbolic Financial Plus sticker on the University’s SAE Formula car.
“Kettering students are known for their innovation, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and we are proud to support their success beyond the classroom,” said Brad Bergmooser, President & CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union. “Through this partnership, we’re ensuring that students have access to financial tools and education that will empower them throughout their academic and professional journeys.”
“Kettering students push boundaries — and this partnership equips them with the resources to go even further,” Jennifer Patterson, Kettering University Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations, said. “Financial Plus understands that preparing tomorrow’s leaders means investing in their success today, in anything they endeavor to achieve.”
The multi-year commitment from Financial Plus directly supports a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing student experiences and promoting financial wellness. The credit union will serve as the official Student Orientation Partner, providing resources for incoming students and participating in key campus events like Bulldog Fest and community service projects. Additionally, Financial Plus will play an active role in university life through financial wellness seminars, career development opportunities, and ongoing campus engagement.
Financial Plus will be a presenting sponsor for the Major Sobey Memorial Golf Outing benefiting Kettering/General Motors Institute Alumni Associations, as well as a sponsor of Kettering’s Formula SAE, VEXU Robotics team, and Kettering’s Robotics Community Center. Beyond student engagement, Financial Plus unveiled a Kettering-branded debit card, launching in Summer 2025, offering students, faculty, and alumni a unique way to bank with a credit union committed to their community.
For more information on the partnership and the benefits available to Kettering students, faculty, and alumni, visit www.myfpcu.com/kettering.
About Financial Plus Credit Union: Since 1952, Financial Plus has been putting today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams all within reach. Owned by over 80,000 members with more than $1.4 billion in assets, the credit union provides a full range of modern, easily accessible banking products and services to all throughout the state of Michigan. For more information, visit www.myfpcu.com or call (800) 748-0451.
About Kettering University:
Kettering University, formerly GMI, is a Flint, Michigan-based private, STEM-focused university recognized as one of the nation’s premier engineering, computer science, and business leaders in higher education. Dedicated to offering a curriculum that uniquely integrates classroom learning with experiential Co-op opportunities with over 400 employer partners in 21 states, Kettering consistently ranks high in U.S. News & World Report’s for elite specialty schools. The University has more than 27,000 square feet of lab and research space used by faculty, students, and industry collaborators. It also houses the first and only Robotics Community Center on a college campus in the United States. According to Business Insider, Kettering University was among the top in the nation as a "Best Bang for your Buck" highlighting ROI, and Kettering was ranked No. 1 for graduates' starting salaries in Michigan (Smart Asset.) For more information, go to kettering.edu.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Madeline Mason, Public Relations and Social Content Creator
Date: April 23, 2025 Phone: 810.244.2057
FLINT, MI – Financial Plus Credit Union and Kettering University have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial education and resources for students. The collaboration was celebrated with a special announcement at Kettering’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Garage, where Financial Plus leadership unveiled the exclusive Kettering-branded debit card and placed a symbolic Financial Plus sticker on the University’s SAE Formula car.
“Kettering students are known for their innovation, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and we are proud to support their success beyond the classroom,” said Brad Bergmooser, President & CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union. “Through this partnership, we’re ensuring that students have access to financial tools and education that will empower them throughout their academic and professional journeys.”
“Kettering students push boundaries — and this partnership equips them with the resources to go even further,” Jennifer Patterson, Kettering University Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations, said. “Financial Plus understands that preparing tomorrow’s leaders means investing in their success today, in anything they endeavor to achieve.”
The multi-year commitment from Financial Plus directly supports a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing student experiences and promoting financial wellness. The credit union will serve as the official Student Orientation Partner, providing resources for incoming students and participating in key campus events like Bulldog Fest and community service projects. Additionally, Financial Plus will play an active role in university life through financial wellness seminars, career development opportunities, and ongoing campus engagement.
Financial Plus will be a presenting sponsor for the Major Sobey Memorial Golf Outing benefiting Kettering/General Motors Institute Alumni Associations, as well as a sponsor of Kettering’s Formula SAE, VEXU Robotics team, and Kettering’s Robotics Community Center. Beyond student engagement, Financial Plus unveiled a Kettering-branded debit card, launching in Summer 2025, offering students, faculty, and alumni a unique way to bank with a credit union committed to their community.
For more information on the partnership and the benefits available to Kettering students, faculty, and alumni, visit www.myfpcu.com/kettering.
About Financial Plus Credit Union: Since 1952, Financial Plus has been putting today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams all within reach. Owned by over 80,000 members with more than $1.4 billion in assets, the credit union provides a full range of modern, easily accessible banking products and services to all throughout the state of Michigan. For more information, visit www.myfpcu.com or call (800) 748-0451.
About Kettering University:
Kettering University, formerly GMI, is a Flint, Michigan-based private, STEM-focused university recognized as one of the nation’s premier engineering, computer science, and business leaders in higher education. Dedicated to offering a curriculum that uniquely integrates classroom learning with experiential Co-op opportunities with over 400 employer partners in 21 states, Kettering consistently ranks high in U.S. News & World Report’s for elite specialty schools. The University has more than 27,000 square feet of lab and research space used by faculty, students, and industry collaborators. It also houses the first and only Robotics Community Center on a college campus in the United States. According to Business Insider, Kettering University was among the top in the nation as a "Best Bang for your Buck" highlighting ROI, and Kettering was ranked No. 1 for graduates' starting salaries in Michigan (Smart Asset.) For more information, go to kettering.edu.
