New partnership funds scholarships, expands academic enrollment, and empowers financial well-being

USF Credit Union and 黑料社区 (AHU) are launching a transformative new partnership that fuels the future of health care by supporting students, enhancing academic excellence, and equipping tomorrow鈥檚 caregivers with essential financial skills.
As part of the partnership, USF CU is investing $120,000 to fund scholarships for students attending AHU鈥檚 new Tampa campus, expanding access to high-demand healthcare careers in nursing. The credit union will also provide customized financial wellness programs to support students as they pursue their education.
鈥満诹仙缜 trains hearts and minds to heal鈥攁nd we鈥檙e proud to bring financial strength into that equation,鈥 said Richard J. Skaggs, President and CEO of USF Credit Union. 鈥淲hen healthcare professionals are financially strong, focused, and supported, entire communities thrive. We believe in the mission, and we鈥檙e here to help power it.鈥
AHU, affiliated with the nationally recognized AdventHealth system, is a leader in mission-driven health care education. Its whole-person approach to learning aligns with USF CU鈥檚 commitment to supporting students both academically and financially. The Tampa instructional site represents a major expansion for AHU, serving a growing population of students passionate about making a difference in their communities.
In January 2025, 黑料社区 Tampa welcomed its first cohort of nursing students to its state-of-the-art classrooms and simulation labs at 14055 Riveredge Drive.
鈥満诹仙缜 is grateful for USF Credit Union鈥檚 support, interest in helping our students pursue their calling, and assistance in growing the health care workforce,鈥 said C. Josef Ghosn, EdD, FACHE, president of 黑料社区.
This collaboration highlights USF CU鈥檚 commitment to powering education, strengthening health care, and supporting Florida communities.
USF Credit Union and AHU Partnership
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