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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates
Effective as of 02/01/2022

Our branch locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. If you plan to stop by a branch, protective masks are recommended, and member appointments are highly encouraged since lobby capacity may be limited to ensure social distancing. You may click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch.

When entering a branch lobby for service, if wearing a face mask or covering, you will be asked to present a valid Photo ID and briefly lower your mask for identification purposes. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a secure environment for everyone. Our top priority is ensuring employees' and members' safety while delivering the best service possible. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.

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Save the Date

The 2022 Annual Meeting for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union members will be held Thursday, April 28th at 3:00pm at Horry Georgetown Technical College (Conway Campus) Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium.

Due to limited seating, we request that you RSVP using the link below. We hope you'll join us to learn more about the state of your Credit Union.

Click here to RSVP

The Nominating Committee has selected individuals from the Carolina Trust
membership as nominees for Board of Director vacancies based on their
qualifications and willingness to serve. Click here for more information about the
annual meeting, descriptions of each nominee and nomination eligibility.

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Announces the Passing of Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired

Pictured Above: Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is saddened to announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired on January 27, 2022, at the age of 102.

Lt/Col. Kendrick served on the Board of Directors for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union from 1985 to 2018, when he was named Board of Director Emeritus. Prior to serving on the Board of Directors at Carolina Trust, Colonel Kendrick served as a USAF pilot during World War II.

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Key Scholarship

Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC, Inc. have partnered to offer scholarship awards to two graduating high school seniors within Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, or the southern part of Florence County. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two rising college freshmen attending either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University for their four-year degree. The scholarships may be renewed for three consecutive years in the amount of $500 per year should the award recipients continue to meet qualifying criteria. The total scholarship amount each student may receive over a four-year period is $2,500. All materials must be postmarked by March 4, 2022.The two scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year will be announced in May 2022. Please visit our website to download a Key Scholarship application.

Grand Strand Magazine

Personal Finance Article

Have you grabbed this month's copy of Grand Strand Magazine yet? Be sure to check it out because there is a special Personal Finance section this month featuring an article by Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO.

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CTFCU Is Here For You

National Wear Red Day

Employees recently sported red apparel in honor of National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day is an awareness day for women to understand their number one health threat -- heart disease. Click here to learn more about your risk for heart disease.

Grand Strand Young Professional of the Year

Carolina Trust was honored to be the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Grand Strand Young Professional of the Year Awards Event and show our support of all young professionals in our area.

Congratulations to Jason Toy, Young Professional of the Year and Hope Wofford, Ambassador of the Year.

Sallie Mae Student Loan Program

At Carolina Trust, we want to help you, or your special student, finance college aspirations. Whether you’re an undergraduate student, graduate student, or parent helping a student pay for school, these flexible loans are designed to meet your needs:

Competitive variable and fixed interest rates
No origination fee or prepayment penalty
Multiple repayment options

Find the Right Loan For You!

IRS e-File: April 18, 2022

As you prepare for the April 18th tax deadline, consider filing your taxes online.

By e-filing with the Internal Revenue Service, you can have your tax refund directly deposited to your Carolina Trust checking account. In fact, when filing online, refunds are processed in half the time compared to filing a paper return*.

To ensure your refund is deposited correctly to your Carolina Trust checking account, include the 13 to 14-digit number beginning with "4011" listed after the routing and transit number. The Carolina Trust routing number is 253279510.

*Consult your tax adviser for more details.

Reminders

All branches will be closed on Monday, February 21^st in observance of Presidents' Day.

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency