LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is now accepting enrollment for its free Pathway to Financial Transformation course, a hybrid personal finance program that is open to all Michigan residents, regardless of credit union membership.
Now in its fifth year, the course equips adults of any age with practical tools and insights to help improve money management, build financial stability, and gain confidence in their financial decision-making.
The comprehensive course will meet virtually every other Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., starting Sept. 11, 2025, through April 2, 2026, excluding holidays. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend one in-person session at LAFCU headquarters in Lansing during the semester and will celebrate their achievements at a cap-and-gown graduation ceremony in April.
Topics covered include budgeting, saving, credit building, lending, investing, first-time homebuying, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact financial decision-making. Sessions are led by LAFCU professionals in lending, collections, insurance, DEI, and investments, along with guest experts in financial counseling, homebuying, wellness, and more.
“This course creates space for people to reflect, learn, and grow,” said Shelia Scott, LAFCU community financial education and business development officer and course leader. “We’ve designed it to be welcoming, accessible, and practical—no matter where someone is starting from. Everyone deserves the chance to thrive financially, and we’re proud to offer a program that makes that possible.”