June 2024

Do you love Gopher football, but hate the packed parking ramps? We can help! Get yourself a convenient parking spot only two blocks from the stadium while helping the Affinity Plus Foundation at the same time. 

Located at 2520 University Ave SE, our Minneapolis University branch parking lot will have a limited amount of spaces available each game. The cost directly provides funding to the Affinity Plus Foundation, who supports member students with scholarships and local non-profit organizations with critical funding to support efforts to improve financial equity across Minnesota communities.

Season Passes:

Guarantee yourself a spot at every game by purchasing a season pass no later than Thursday, Aug. 23. 

Please note, Affinity Plus can only accommodate a maximum of 25 season passes for the 2024 season and passes will be guaranteed on first come, first serve basis. 

Single-Game Passes:

You can also choose to pay for a single game on a first-come, first served basis when you arrive on game day. Limited spaces are available.

Gopher Games regular season pass: (7 Games): $250 Gopher Day of Game: $30 (cash) or $35 (card)

If you would like to purchase a season pass, contact us at info@affinityplusfoundation.org.

Introducing the new Affinity Plus Youth Banking app, where your kids can learn about money and practice good habits, all with your help.

Kids can: 

• Check their balance and see all their transactions.
• Freeze their debit card if they misplace it, then unfreeze it when they find it.
• Transfer between their own Affinity Plus accounts, if they have more than one.
• Keep track of their chores, and let you know when they’re done.
• Send you requests for money, with a note about why they want it.
• See your notes and reply to them, or just send a heartfelt emoji.
• They can even send YOU money, if they need to pay you back.

 Parents can:

• Check your child’s balance and see all their transactions.
• Include notes to your child when you transfer to them, or when you say no to their requests.
• Assign chores, track progress, and pay when they’re done.
• Freeze your child’s debit card if they misplace it, then unfreeze it when they find it.
• One parent can link to multiple kids in the app.

Learn how to get the Affinity Plus Youth Banking app.

Affinity Plus is proud to now offer our team of Financial Coaches, 11 certified financial counselors ready to support you on your financial journey. Our coaches are here to help, whether it’s with questions, planning your future, or other money issues in your life.

Financial coaches help guide our members on the road to financial wellness through creating a written budget, analyzing credit reports or making a debt reduction plan. Our new team of coaches are located throughout Minnesota and on our Video Banking platform, and provide a human-centered approach to finances. 

“In a society where most financial education comes from learned experiences, both positive and negative, I feel it is important to have a safe space to seek advice, voice concerns and gain new perspective,” said Samantha Prudhon Falkowski, one of our financial coaches who works in Video Banking. 

“I understand the time, patience and commitment it can take to change ones financial picture, because I have been there,” said Kari Nelson, financial coach out of Faribault. “Together we can partner for positive personal growth and a brighter more secure financial future.”

A financial coach can provide personal and practical financial guidance, as well, offer sound tips and advice to meet your budgetary needs. Interested in learning more? Ask an Affinity Plus Member Advisor about connecting with a financial coach!

The Affinity Plus Foundation is about people helping people. We build stronger local communities through brighter financial futures, and we couldn’t make the impact we do without the donations we receive from the Friends of the Foundation. 

Every dollar from our Friends of the Foundation helps the Foundation end cycles of financial inequity in communities across the state. As a Friend, you set up automatic monthly donations, ranging from $1 to $25, from the account of your choice. 

And then you celebrate as your contribution makes differences in lives around Minnesota!

In 2023, the Affinity Plus Foundation donated over $220,000 to nonprofit organizations and students across the state. Help us continue to make a difference - become a Friend of the Foundation today!

As always, our member advisors are here for you. And so is Addy, to help them help you, faster.

Addy can answer hundreds of general questions, and point you in the right direction. If you’ve had any online chats with us in the last year, you probably interacted with her.

And now she can help you on the phone, too. When you call, she can answer all those questions, plus verify your identity, and securely: 

• Check your balances and available credit
• Transfer money
• Make payments
• And more

And by taking care of those simpler things, Addy gives our wonderful member advisors more time to help you with the bigger conversations. And the smaller ones, too, whenever you just want a real person to talk to. You always have that option (during business hours) in chats and on the phone. Just ask for a member advisor.

Learn more about how Addy can help

We're thrilled to announce our newest branch, a convenient location in Richfield, opening in late-July! This is a fantastic opportunity to better serve the community, and we’re looking forward to connecting with members there.

The new branch location is 7610 Lyndale Ave. S, Suite 800, right off Lyndale and I-494, making it an accessible spot for many of our Richfield-area members. As our 32nd branch in Minnesota, we're here to make our members’ banking experiences more convenient and efficient.

Our Richfield branch offers full banking services, including instant-issue credit and debit cards, a deposit-taking ATM, loans for all household needs, and much more. Our employees are ready to help support your financial goals and to get to know the Richfield community better – we’re here for you!

And keep an eye out for more information on the Richfield branch Open House Celebration, where we’ll have light refreshments, and you’ll be able to enter for a chance to win one of five $100 Visa® gift cards. It's the perfect time to see the new branch and meet our incredible team.

A college education can open doors to job opportunities, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. As a parent, you want your child to have access to the best college education possible but don’t want them to be saddled with loads of debt upon graduation. 

When you have exhausted all other sources of financial aid such as scholarships, grants, and federal loans, Affinity Plus can help. Our Student Choice education solution provides your family a private student loan with your best interests in mind. 

We know that determining your college funding needs may be a challenge. Don’t worry – with our private education line of credit, we’ve got you covered. Even if you’re unsure of the college you’ll be attending or the exact loan amount you may need, you can establish your private education line of credit today. Then, once your plans have been finalized, you can come back to request the exact funding you need. 

You’ll find our Student Choice line of credit offers competitive rates, flexible funding and repayment options, and educational support to help your student make wise financial decisions – now and in the future.

Seminar Opportunities to Learn More

Affinity Plus is here to help wherever you might be in the planning process, including with our free seminar opportunities, available through Affinity Plus partner Student Choice. These seminars are available to watch and download the presentation slides. Check out the latest seminar, "Student Loans - Connecting the Pieces".