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Scholarship Dollars Doubled in Honor of 20th Anniversary

TUCSON, AZ (April 3, 2025)- Hughes Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 20th annual Roberta Reeves Scholarship and celebrating the milestone by doubling its total award amount to $20,000. This year, ten deserving high school seniors will each receive $2,000 to support their higher education goals... Read More


Prestigious Diamond Award for Marketing Excellence Amid Record-Breaking Competition

AUSTIN, TX (March 27, 2025)- Hughes Federal Credit Union was among 180 credit unions nationwide named winners of the prestigious Diamond Award – the Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition for marketing excellence. Hughes was the only Tucson-area credit union to receive this distinguished recognition... Read More


Hughes and Friends of Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Donate $10,000 to Hudlow Elementary PTO for Library Enhancements

TUCSON, AZ (February 13, 2025)- Hughes Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Friends of Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, has donated $10,000 to the Hudlow Elementary Parent Teacher Organization to support much-needed updates to the school’s library...Read More


Local Credit Unions Join Forces to Create a Pathway to Homeownership for First-Time Buyers

TUCSON, AZ (September 5, 2024)- The dream of homeownership is now within reach for first-time homebuyers in Tucson, thanks to six local area credit unions and the GoWest Credit Union Association. The newly launched Tucson Welcome Home program offers zero down payment assistance and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes... Read More


‘Road to Rewards’ Auto Loan Promotion

TUCSON, AZ (August 26, 2024)- Hughes Federal Credit Union has launched its “Road to Rewards” promotion, offering members a chance to secure a one low-rate auto loan and win monthly prizes, including a grand prize of $10,000. The promotion runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30... Read More


Elisa Ross, VP of Marketing, Joins the Prestigious International Women’s Forum Arizona

TUCSON, AZ (August 26, 2024)- Hughes Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Elisa Ross, our Vice President of Marketing, has been accepted into the International Women’s Forum Arizona (IWF AZ). International Women’s Forum Arizona, an invitation-only membership...Read More


Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Credit Unions List

TUCSON, AZ (July 24, 2024)- Hughes Federal Credit Union announced its recognition in Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Credit Unions list. Forbes' seventh annual ranking, conducted with market research firm Statista, surveyed approximately 26,000 U.S. residents. Participants were asked to name their banks and credit unions and to evaluate them based on customer satisfaction, willingness to recommend... Read More

2024 Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship Winners

TUCSON, AZ (June 7, 2024)- Hughes Federal Credit Union named seven high school seniors as recipients of the 2024 Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship. Each winner will receive $2,000 to support their higher education dreams. In its 19th year, the scholarship program has awarded over $125,000 since 2005. It recognizes academic excellence and encourages innovative thinking about personal finance and technology...Read More

 

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