Financial Education Seminars
We offer on-site and virtual financial education seminars to our SEG partners. They can be tailored to fit your organization's schedule.
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Become A Select Employee Group Partner
Ascend partners with more than 1,200 Middle Tennessee businesses and organizations, offering membership and financial education to their employees and members. We call these partners Select Employee Groups, or SEGs. If your organization is ready to become a SEG Partner, contact our team below.
Because we service the loans we make, we have the power to design loans with flexible terms and great rates to fit your needs.
As an Ascend member, you have access to exclusive offers and discounts from national retailers.
We offer free access to a full range of financial education tools. Find videos, interactive lessons and calculators to help teach you about everything from financial basics to retirement investing.
Digital banking is the fast, free and convenient service that lets you access your accounts online to complete most transactions.
We can tailor our products and services to fit the needs of your employees and members.
We offer a series of on-site financial education seminars that are exclusive to our SEG partners. These seminars can be tailored to fit your organization's interests and schedule.
With Ascend's mobile app, you can use your smartphone to deposit checks, transfer funds, check your balance, and much more.
Each year Ascend awards scholarships to both traditional and non-traditional students attending accredited colleges, universities, technical schools and trade schools.
Free Educational Resources
We're proud to offer our SEG partners free resources on a range of topics such as buying a home or understanding credit scores.
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- How long will it take my organization to become an Ascend SEG partner?
Once Ascend has received the completed partner application, your request will be sent to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for approval. Upon receiving a positive confirmation from the NCUA, we will notify you that individuals in your group are immediately eligible to become members of Ascend.
- Is my organization too small or too big to become an Ascend SEG partner?
Ascend’s SEG partners range in size from small businesses to large organizations. If your organization has at least three full-time employees, students, or members, you may apply to become a Select Employee Group.
- Why does my partner application need to be approved by the NCUA?
Ascend is federally chartered by the NCUA to serve groups with a common bond such as businesses, associations, and schools. The NCUA reviews all Select Employee Group requests to ensure the applying organization meets the criteria defined in the credit union’s charter.
Don't see the question you're looking for?
There are two ways to start the process of becoming an Ascend SEG Partner.
Submit an Application
Do you represent an organization that wants to become a SEG Partner? Submit an online application today.
Contact a Team Member
Fill out our online contact form and an Ascend team member will each out to answer your questions.