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Community Events

 

Free Shred Events

Protecting your privacy is important for your financial wellness. Our free shred events allow you to properly dispose of personal and financial information. Shredding personal records and financial documents are effective ways to defend against identity theft and other forms of fraud.

Event Date Event Time Location
Saturday, April 12 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. TCU Corporate Office, One Travis Way, Vacaville
Friday, May 2 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Green Valley Branch, 5075 Business Center Dr, Fairfield
Friday, May 9 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Merced Branch, 1194 West Olive Ave, Merced
Friday, May 16 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Davis Branch, 1380 E. Covell Blvd.
Friday, June 6 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gateway Branch, 1340 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield
Friday, June 13 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Clayton Branch, 5441 Clayton Road, Clayton
Friday, June 27 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hillcrest Branch, 3500 Hillcrest Ave, Antioch
Friday, July 11 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Veranda Branch, 2095 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Saturday, July 19 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. TCU Corporate Office, One Travis Way, Vacaville
Friday, July 25 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Slatten Ranch Branch, 5819 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

What to Bring to Shred

Consider shredding paperwork that includes:

  • Account numbers
  • Birth dates
  • Passwords and PINs
  • Old forms with signatures
  • Social Security Numbers

Before You Visit a Shred Event

  • Place documents in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle with labels.
  • Remain in your vehicle when you arrive and follow the signs directing you to the shred trucks.
  • When it’s your turn to drop-off, unlock your doors or trunk. Event staff will remove the items you specific for shred.

Please note that these events have the potential to conclude ahead of schedule should the shred truck reach capacity. Additionally, please be aware that shred events may be subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

Military Resources

Travis Credit Union was founded on Travis Air Force Base more than 70 years ago and our roots remain deep within the military community. We provide service members and their families with the knowledge, products and tools to help improve your financial wellness.

We thank you for your service and invite you to stop by a branch to see how we can serve you as a TCU member.

Resources To Serve You

Car Buying: First-time vehicle purchase discount program for those with little or no credit.

VA Loans: Learn about a special home loan just for the military allows you to become a homeowner with no down payment.

Financial Counseling: TCU members receive free professional and anonymous financial counseling through GreenPath.

ATMs: 11 ATMs on Travis Air Force Base and free access to more than 30,000 ATMs nationwide and in Canada via the CO-OP ATM Network.

Home Buying: TCU holds an on-base home-buying course several times each year at the request of the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

Investments: TCU holds a basic investing course monthly and a retirement investing course quarterly at the request of the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

Retirement: TCU teaches investing for retirement and money management as part of TAFB’s mandatory Transition Assistance Program

Deployment-Related Information

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Free Deployment Guide

Deployment for you and your family can be stressful and challenging, regardless of whether it is a first deployment, or your 10th. This free, comprehensive guide can help you prepare for deployment and reduce stress on your family during this period.

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My Life: A Kid’s Journal

For families facing deployment we provide a free journal that your children can use to document their activities while their loved one is deployed. Visit one of our branches to receive your free copy.

Military Financial Guides

Brought to our community by
the generous donors of the
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Veterans
Handbook
Tactics for
Civilian Life

Armed Forces
Financial Guide
Mapping The
Military Lifecycle

A Salute To
Smart Investing
Prepared Especially for
the Armed Forces

The 
Military’s 
Blended 

Retirement System
 

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Community Impact Scholarships

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025

Travis Credit Union is awarding $2,000 scholarships to 20 current high school seniors bound for college in the fall of 2025! The scholarship application period is October 1, 2024 at 12:00 am (PT) to March 3, 2025, by 11:59 pm (PT).

See application for details:

Apply Today

Or to download a print application to mail or drop-off at any TCU branch, click here

Student Loans by Sallie Mae

If you need assistance with the cost of college, we offer students loan with Sallie Mae’s 1-2-3 approach to paying for college.2 To learn more about these available Student Loan Resources, click on the button below.

Student Loans

1. Applications and transcripts will not be returned and will become the property of Travis Credit Union. TCU senior officers, employees, volunteers and their families are not eligible. Winners will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee. Illegible entries may be disqualified. Winners will be notified by mail or phone and agree to have their names and photos published in TCU promotional materials. Scholarships will be awarded by June 31, 2025. After confirmation of acceptance and registration at a 2-year community college or a 4-year college or university with 12 or more credits or units, the award will be deposited into a TCU share account.

2. These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank or a lender partner. Travis Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers. Visit our student loan page for details.