PASADENA, Calif.–Wescom Credit Union has been named the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars.
“As UCLA is home to more than 12,000 international students and scholars representing more than 120 countries, the Dashew Center — which is dedicated to promoting global connection, international understanding, and cultural sensitivity — serves as the central hub for visa services, support, and advocacy to students and scholars prior to their arrival and throughout their time at UCLA,” the credit union said.
According to Wescom, one of the most important programs it will undertake as the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars is a “close collaboration with the Center to develop financial literacy programs to foster healthy financial habits. These programs will be designed to meet the unique needs of international students and scholars who may be unfamiliar with the U.S. banking system and the importance of understanding the U.S credit system and how to best manage their finances during their time abroad.”
Welcoming International Students
In addition, Wescom said it offers numerous benefits that offer value and convenience to international students and scholars.
“For example, unlike many other financial institutions that require a Social Security number or Taxpayer ID to open an account, Wescom will waive those requirements so that incoming UCLA international students and scholars can open an account before they arrive in the U.S. by simply emailing Wescom's UCLA Campus Branch directly,” the credit union said in announcing the partnership. “Then the Wescom team will personally assist international students and scholars in opening an account.”
Extensive Ties
As CUToday.info has reported, Wescom CU has extensive ties with UCLA. Wescom is the Official Banking Partner of UCLA Athletics, UCLA Alumni Association, UCLA Campus Life and Recreation, and the Rose Bowl Stadium. Wescom is also an Official Partner of the UCLA Financial Wellness Program, UCLA Staff Assembly, and Associated Students of UCLA (ASUCLA).
Wescom noted it has a full-service, on-campus branch centrally located in the Ackerman Student Union building, and seven convenient ATMs throughout the UCLA campus,
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