Elevations and CU: Stronger together since 1952
For more than 70 years, we’ve been proudly helping Buffs® achieve their financial goals.
The official credit union of CU Boulder
Elevations was founded in 1952 at the steps of Macky Auditorium as University of Colorado Credit Union with 12 members and less than $100 in assets. Today, as Elevations Credit Union, we:
Serve more than 20,300 CU students, faculty and staff, who also receive financial services and discounted rates as part of our CU select employer group
Support more than $100,000 in scholarships for Buffs® each year
Sponsor and host 30+ CU events every year
Help make housing more attainable for out-of-state CU faculty by collaborating with the University of Colorado Foundation
Offer financial products tailored to Buffs® students, alumni and fans
Cheering on CU Athletics
It’s an honor to support CU sports that give belonging to so many lifelong Buffs®.
We proudly sponsor annual CU basketball and football games.
Our Go Buffs® Visa® Signature Rewards card is the official credit card of CU Boulder.
Elevations cardholders get free popcorn* at home CU basketball and football games.
Committed to serving faculty, students and staff
The on-campus Elevations branch is in the UMC building, right by the bookstore, to offer Buffs® convenient access to financial expertise.
Elevations also hosts and sponsors dozens of CU Boulder events, including:
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic
New employee orientation tours
Grad Bash
On-campus educational seminars
CU Financial Capability Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Support for CU scholarships
With our roots at this university, we’re excited to help new generations of students begin their own CU stories.
2024 contributions: Gave $125,000 for current CU scholarships and $75,000 for pre-collegiate first-generation college scholarships
Buffalo Bicycle Classic:
Title-level sponsor since it started in 2003
Now giving $40,000 to the fundraiser each year
The largest scholarship fundraiser for the University of Colorado
Fundraiser awarded $130,000 in scholarships in 2024
Wherever you go, Sko Buffs™!
With the Go Buffs® Visa® Signature Rewards credit card, you can get premium benefits while cheering on your favorite team. This card features:
The official credit card of CU Athletics
3x points on tickets at CUBuffs.com, Buffs gear at Fanatics.com and more**
2x points on streaming, restaurants, phones and more**
150,000 bonus points to new cardholders**
The official credit union ofCU Boulder
Forever Buffs checking
Bank like a Buff
Checking for CU fans and alumni
Free debit card featuring CU colors
Option to round up for CU Boulder scholarships
$0 monthly fees or minimums
Buff One student checking
Checking for CU students
Student account linking for on-campus spending
Parents and guardians can easily transfer money
$0 monthly fees or minimums
Buff One Visa credit card
Credit card for CU students
Available to CU students
$0 annual fee and monthly fee
Grad pack program
Special products for CU grads
Qualifying CU graduates can get pre-approved for †:
An auto loan with $0 down
A credit card with a limit of up to $2,500
*Must present Elevations card. Available while supplies last.
**Terms and conditions apply. Visit BuffsCreditCard.com for full details.
† Membership required. The Elevations Graduation Program is designed to assist members that have recently graduated (up to 24 months) from a college or technical school and may or may not already have established credit. Some applications may require a cosigner for loan approval. Maximum DTI and income requirements will apply. A copy of your transcript confirming your graduation date can also be used to qualify if you have not yet graduated. Other restrictions apply and all applicants are subject to underwriting and approval. This offer is limited to the person associated with this email address, requires proof of identity, cannot be combined with any other offer, and cannot be accepted by or with another person, unless a co-signer is required. If you request a loan but no longer meet the criteria that was used to select you for this offer, you may not qualify for the terms above. Terms and conditions are subject to change.