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August 17-21, 2026

It's time for Back-to-School! And PSCU wants to make sure the child in your life is off to a strong financial start this school year! 

Stop by any of our branch locations through August 21, 2026, and open a Smart Kids Savings or Smart Start Savings account to be entered in for a chance at one (1) $150 gift card for school shopping! Five (5) lucky winners will be selected at random from across all our current and new youth savings accounts. 

Savings Accounts to Support Their Financial Future

Smart Kids Savings

Smart Kids Savings are designed for children to have fun while learning about money, savings, and the importance of financial education.

Features & Benefits

No monthly minimum balance required

Dividends*

Monthly Fee

No monthly fee

Special "Grow With Me" CD

Requirements

Ages 0-13

$25 required for account opening

Free 24/7 account access via Mobile, Online, and Telephone Banking

Smart Start Savings

SmartStart Savings accounts are designed for teenagers to learn the importance of savings and financial education. We offer many opportunities for our student members.

Features & Benefits

No monthly minimum balance required

Dividends*

Monthly Fee

No monthly fee

Special "Grow With Me" CD

Requirements

Age 14-17

$25 required for account opening

Eligible for a Checking Account with a free Debit Card

START SCHOOL SMART GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

SPONSOR INFORMATION: Public Service Credit Union, located at 7665 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174, is the sponsor and prize provider of this Giveaway. Terms and conditions apply.

ELIGIBILITY: This Giveaway is open only to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older and members, in good standing, of Public Service Credit Union with a Smart Kids Savings or Smart Start Savings account on or before August 21, 2026. You need not be present to win. Employees (and their immediate families or those living in the same household) of Sponsor are not eligible to enter or win. Limit one (1) Prize per winner. Rules are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply.

HOW TO ENTER: This Giveaway begins at 12:01 AM EST, August 17, 2026. The steps to enter are as follows:

  1. Open an Account: Have a current or newly opened Smart Kids Savings or Smart Start Savings account by 6 p.m. EST August 21, 2026 and be automatically entered to win.

  2. Alternative Entry: Submit a Giveaway submission form available at each of our 11 branch locations as an alternative means of entry.

There will be one (1) entry allowed per person. From all valid entries, five (5) winners will be randomly selected. All entries must be received by 6 p.m. EST on August 21, 2026. You may be required to provide some or all of the following information: your first and last name, date of birth, email address, and phone number to claim the winning Prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: There will be five (5) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) gift card to their preferred qualifying retailer (Walmart, Amazon, Target, or Meijer) in the amount of $150. The total value of all prizes is up to $750. Members connected to our VA Hospital branch will receive an alternate prize of school supplies of equal value due to hospital guidelines. Certain restrictions may apply. The Prize is non-transferable and no substitutions or cash equivalents will be allowed, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor, who reserves the right to award a prize of comparable or greater value. The Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. All details of the Prize not specified herein shall be determined solely by the Sponsor.

ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning the Prize are equal regardless of the method of entry and depend on the total number of eligible entries received for the Giveaway.

RANDOM DRAWING: Winners will be selected in a random drawing on or around August 24, 2026. The Prizes are guaranteed to be awarded. The Winners will be notified by phone/email at the phone number or email address provided on the members account on or before 12:00 PM on August 25, 2026.

PRIZE CONDITIONS: Winners are subject to verification, including verification of age. Recipients acknowledge Sponsor will not be held responsible for any loss or damage of distributed prize after receipt. If no verification of winnings has been made within seven (7) calendar days of attempted email or phone notification the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be contacted. The Sponsor is not responsible for any change of mailing address, email address, and/or telephone number of entrants. In the event of non-compliance with these Official Rules, or if a prize notification or prize is unclaimed or returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner may be contacted. Prizes may not be awarded if the prizes are not properly claimed. Members will be notified that they won via phone/email. Prizes will be distributed to the winner within 2 weeks of notification.

PRIVACY: Your participation in this Giveaway constitutes your consent for the Sponsor to share and use your personal information for the purpose of administering the Giveaway and awarding the Prizes. For information regarding the Public Service Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.pscunow.com/_files/ugd/b10eeb_1435d24e60c4499aa7eb525800cbda14.pdf

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: The Sponsor and its officers, directors, members, employees, and agents are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, theft, tampering, destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries; printing, typographical, or other errors in any Giveaway-related materials; or any entries which are late, lost, delayed, incomplete, misdirected, or any combination thereof. The Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Giveaway in the event that it becomes necessary due to circumstances beyond the Sponsor’s control. If the Giveaway is terminated early, Winners will be selected from all eligible entries received at the time of termination.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By entering the Giveaway, the Winners and entrants agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sponsor, Prize Providers, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their respective affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any claims made by the Winners, entrants, or any other third parties related in any way to the operation of this Giveaway, as well as any other claims, damages, or liability due to any injuries, damages, or losses (whether alleged, threatened, or actual) to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of any Prize or participation in this Giveaway or any Giveaway-related activity. Furthermore, by entering the Giveaway, each Winner agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation, or remuneration of any kind, to grant the Sponsor the right to the use of his or her name, likeness, or photograph in any and all advertising, promotions, and other publicity conducted or carried out by the Sponsor, including identifying the Winner by first and last name. By entering this Giveaway, entrants acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

OFFICIAL RULES: To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “Start School Smart Week” – OFFICIAL RULES, c/o Public Service Credit Union Attn: Marketing Team, 7665 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174. All requests must be received by September 30, 2026.

QUESTIONS: Any inquiries or questions regarding this Giveaway may be sent by email to marketing@pscunow.com or by regular mail to: Public Service Credit Union, 7665 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

This promotion is managed by Public Service Credit Union. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. You are providing your information to Public Service Credit Union and not to Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. By participating in this promotion, you agree to a complete release of Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter from any claims. All rights reserved.

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Our savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith of the United States Government. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Opportunity Act.

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