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Cash Academy

Open a Go Student Checking account and get $50* on us!

Get rewarded for building your financial skills

GTE’s interactive Cash Academy is designed to help teens and young adults develop smarter money habits and start their financial journey with confidence. By completing GTE’s engaging financial education modules, you will learn the essentials of banking, budgeting, and managing your money. Once you open a new Go Student Checking Account and finish the course, we will reward you with a $50 bonus!*

Cash and Treat

From October 27–31, stop by your nearest GTE location for a special surprise — goodies and the chance to earn real cash rewards!

For the little ones:
Open a FREE Early Savers Account, and GTE will match up to $25 on their first deposit**.

Step 1: Open a Go Student Checking Account

Parents and young adults can easily open a Go Student Checking Account through Online Banking or by visiting any of our conveniently located Community Financial Centers.

  • Plus, this is Federally Insured by NCUA!

Have questions? Email us at mbrexp@gtefinancial.org, we're happy to help.

Step 2: Login to begin learning

To start Cash Academy, you will need to log in or create an account. This allows us to track your progress and ensure you receive your $50 reward upon completion.

Cash Academy

For teens ages 13 - 16

Cash Academy: College and Credit Readiness

For young adults ages 17+

Step 3: Complete the self-paced learning modules

Engage with the interactive modules to build strong financial skills and develop smart money management habits.

Step 4: Get rewarded!

Complete Cash Academy and unlock your $50 bonus just for learning.*

Take control of your financial future and start earning today!


*To qualify for the bonus, the primary account holder must log in or create an Everfi account using their first name, last name, email address, and member number at the time of course completion. The required online financial education course must be completed within 30 calendar days of opening a Go Student Checking Account. Bonus is only available for new Go Student Checking Accounts with a debit card. Primary account holder must be between the ages of 13 and 21, with no previous checking account history at GTE Financial. For members under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be listed as a joint owner on the account, and the joint owner must be a GTE Financial member in good standing at the time of account opening. To be eligible, the primary account holder must have either a GTE Financial Early Saver Account or a Regular Share Account. Both the Go Student Checking Account and the savings account must remain open, active, funded with a minimum of $5, and in good standing at the time of payout. Bonus payout of $50 occurs within the first week of the month following the completion of all eligibility requirements into the Go Student Checking Account. If the account is closed before the payout date, the bonus will be forfeited. All eligibility requirements must be completed within 30 days of account opening, and the primary account holder must not have previously received a bonus from this promotion. This promotion is available to both new and existing GTE Financial members. If a new GTE Financial member, $5 member owner share is required.

**Cash and Treat Early Savers Disclosure: Offer valid for new Early Savers members only from 10/27/2025 through 10/31/2025. Eligible accounts include the Early Savers account. A minimum deposit of $25 is required, with $20 deposited into the Early Savers account and $5 deposited into the regular share account to be automatically converted into a Member Owner Share. Accounts must be opened at one of GTE Financials’ Community Financial Centers. New Early Savers Account holders must be 17 or younger, with a parent or guardian listed as a joint owner in good standing.A $25 bonus will be deposited into the Early Savers account on11/07/2025, provided the account maintains a minimum balance of $25 through the deposit date. The account must remain open and in good standing at the time of the bonus payout. Bonus may be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-INT, if applicable. Member is responsible for any applicable taxes.The Early Savers account earns up to 0.05% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $500; 0.00% APY is earned on balances above $500. APY accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Any fees could reduce earnings on this account. Annual Percentage Yields, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. APY is only available on your primary savings account. Rate may change after account opening.This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. All accounts are subject to approval.