Funny, how when you ask a bunch of Niagara Region students what they’re looking for in a financial institution – the answer is pretty clear – ‘simple’ and ‘free’, that’s it. Oh, and if there are some added bonuses, like cool stuff and discounts for places and things in Niagara, then that’s pure awesomeness.
When we were developing our Sprowt Student Banking Package, we decided to concentrate on the ‘simple’ and ‘free’ part. We did our homework and we’re giving you what you asked for! Sprowt is NO FEE Student Banking at its best! Sprowt is designed with Niagara students in mind – whether you’re a 12 year old at elementary school in Niagara Falls, a Grimsby Secondary School graduate, or attending Brock or Niagara College, Sprowt bundles all of these great products and services for FREE!
Basically, everything is free for all Sprowt members up to 18 years of age and full-time post secondary students, no matter how old you are. All you need to do to take advantage of these great deals (which, by the way, you won’t find at any other bank or credit union in Niagara) is simply complete the application form and we’ll contact you to get you set up, or you can visit any one of PenFinancial Credit Union branches to open a Sprowt NO FEE Student Banking Account!
Oh, and we know banking can be really boring. Who wants to hear more about how to apply for a loan and avoiding debit card scams – so, our Sprowt Spoketers (Niagara students - just like you!) have developed this Sprowt.ca website, where you’ll find quick, easy tips that you really want and need to know to make the most of your money and make the most of your experiences as a student here in Niagara. You’ll find our Sprowt Spokesters out in their little Smart car, scouting out the hottest new watering holes, blogging about the best places to find bargains in Niagara, eating cheap and finding that perfect apartment – all the things that matter to you!!
Plus, be on the lookout for our Sprowt Spokesters at student hotspots over the next few months, because they’ll be handing out great Sprowt giveaways, plus incentives from $25 to $200 when you open up a Sprowt Account!
* Debit transactions include in branch, telephone and online bill payments, cheques, point of sale (Interac) purchases and pre-authorized payments. ATM transactions include PenFinancial ATMs along with 2,400 ATMs across Canada through THE EXCHANGE NETWORK. Other financial institutions may apply a surcharge; inquire with them for details.
Sprowtsters from around Niagara entered the first-ever Sprowt.ca Facebook Contest, designed to give one lucky Niagara student a $1,000 prize! After liking sprowt’s facebook page, students from across Niagara entered into a draw to win a sweet $1,000. One hundred sixty-five entries later, Kelsey Morningstar, a first year Niagara College student in Health Sciences was the big winner! Kelsey hopes to pay down her credit card debt with the winnings.
| Time | Friday, September 23, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Location |
Brock University (Jubilee Court) |
| More Information |
This is a FREE EVENT sponsored by Sprowt.ca! Stop by our booth at Rock the Vote Canada for your chance to Win $1,000! NEXTNiagara, Business Education Council, Folk Arts Multicultural Centre and the YMCA of Niagara present ROCK THE VOTE CANADA POLITICAL FACTORY! Concert Live Entertainment from: BLACK MAJIK MOVEMENT (Niagara, Ontario) GO FOR THE EYES (Calgary, Alberta) MY LIFE FOR HIRE (Toronto, Ontario) DARREN EEDENS (Niagara/Toronto, Ontario) SMILE CASE (Welland, Ontario) FORREST EAGLESPEAKER (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) GEORDIE GESCHA (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) - RSVP is appreciated to vbilenduke@niagaraworkforc |
This summer, PenFinancial Credit Union will partner with the Ontario Credit Union Charitable Foundation to send 4 young members to the Co-operative Young Leaders (CYL) Camp. PenFinancial will pay the $610 sponsorship fee for each of the four CYL'ers! These week-long camps help young people develop self-awareness and communication and leadership skills through co-operative activities in a fun, safe, outdoor environment. They will discover more about themselves and others, and learn to become leaders, co-operators and team players.
Sprowt.ca No Fee Student banking is pleased to announce the winner of the “Submit Your Video to Win” contest as well as the multiple winners of the Sprowt Facebook page “Christmas Wish” contest!
In September of 2010, Sprowt.ca asked students, at the Brock University and Niagara College orientation, days to record a video talking about one of the following three topics:
