Founded in 1936 by a group of Columbus City School teachers, Education First Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative. Its mission is to build a better financial future for its members and their families by providing a range of personal banking services, including savings and checking accounts, loans (auto, home, personal), credit cards, and investment services. As a credit union, it focuses on serving its specific member base rather than generating profit, returning earnings to members through lower loan rates, higher savings rates, and fewer fees.