UMassFive College Credit Union

06/03/2026

Big changes are coming to federal student loans—and understanding what they mean now can help you plan ahead. 🎓

Recent updates to federal student lending may impact:
✔️ Parent PLUS loans
✔️ Graduate student borrowing
✔️ Repayment plan options
✔️ Future deferment and forgiveness programs

Whether you’re paying for college now, planning ahead, or already managing student loans, it’s important to stay informed.

Read more about what’s changing and what families should know.

What’s Changing for Parent PLUS Loans This Summer Beginning July 1, parents who take out a new Parent PLUS loan will be limited to borrowing $20,000 per year, with a lifetime maximum of $65,000 per student. 

06/02/2026

☔Rainy skies & bright futures filled our weekend here at UMassFive🌈
What started as a last-minute move indoors turned into an incredible Family Fun Fest at our Hadley Branch location this past Saturday filled with laughter, financial literacy, and of course some delicious treats.

While the future may be tough to guarantee, a little preparation can help turn any rainy day into an opportunity to learn and grow and we're so thankful for our staff volunteers who pivoted to make it a memorable day despite the weather, as well as to The Happy Facepainter for joining us in our community room.

If you joined us with your family drop your Fun Fest photos in the comments and share what you'd like to see next year! ⭐⤵⤵

06/02/2026

We’re honored to be nominated for Best Local Credit Union in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Readers’ Choice Poll for the 13th year in a row! There’s still time to vote, and we’d greatly appreciate your support. Please take a moment to cast your vote for UMassFive—and don’t forget to vote for your other local favorites, too!

We’re honored to be nominated for Best Local Credit Union in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Readers’ Choice Poll, a title you've given us for thirteenth consecutive years—and we’d love your continued support! Please take a moment to vote for UMassFive, and while you’re there, make sure to vot...

05/27/2026

CISA is incredibly grateful to have the support of UMassFive College Credit Union in our work with local farms.

UMassFive College Credit Union is community-centered and people-focused; they are a credit union that works for you, not big shareholders.

You can become a member of UMassFive when you support CISA! UMassFive can help you set up your membership, and in turn, you’ll be helping local farms thrive for years to come.

We are so appreciative of this partnership that supports the local food and farming economy in the Valley.

Thank you, UMassFive College Credit Union, for endorsing CISA and for all that you do to support area farms!

Photo of Cook Farm by Paul Shoul

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all UMassFive branches and our Contact Center are closed today.

You can still access your accounts anytime through our ATMs and Digital Banking.

05/20/2026

We’re honored to be nominated for Best Local Credit Union in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Readers’ Choice Poll for the 13th year in a row! We’d love your support—please take a moment to vote for UMassFive, and vote for your other local favorites!

05/19/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Lauren Duffy has been appointed President & CEO of UMassFive as part of a planned leadership transition. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the strong leadership that continues to guide our mission of helping members achieve their financial goals.

UMassFive has announced a planned leadership transition, as President & CEO Richard Kump prepares to retire following a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years in the credit union industry. 

05/13/2026

UMassFive College Credit Union in Hadley is hosting its second annual celebration with free activities for all ages. Join the scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes like a Nintendo Switch, LEGO sets, Magna-Tiles, and scooters.

05/08/2026

As a perk of being a UMassFive member, you can register for free using promo code UMassFive.

We hope to see you there!

Our next New Member Coffee Connect is Wednesday, May 13th, from 7:30 - 9 AM at Masuda’s Cafe! Presented by UMassFive College Credit Union, we welcome you to join us and chat all things Chamber over a cup of coffee at no cost to you☕

Pictured is our group from our April Coffee Connect - thank you all for joining us for an energizing morning of networking and conversation!

RSVP today at amherstarea.com/eventhub. We can't wait to see you soon!