MSEFCU Student-Run Branches (Merced, CA)
Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union operates student-staffed teller branches inside four Merced-area high schools, where enrolled students ages 14-17 handle real deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments under supervision while creating financial-education social media content.
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