College Bound
Helping families make life's important financial decisions
How your family benefits:
- Expert advice to help you navigate the college funding process
- FREE private family consultations for members
- Certified College Funding Specialists on staff ready to help you
- Develop strategies to obtain funding
- Create a personalized financing plan
Educators Wanted
Broadview is awarding $500 grants to support K-12 educators in our local schools and communities. Your name could be among the 30 winners.
Family Consultation
Meet with us 1-on-1 in a preliminary meeting with the student and parent(s)/guardian(s). We'll provide an overview of college planning, financial aid, and college funding options. We can help you every step of the way.
Save Time Before Your Appointment
Before your family consultation, please complete the College Bound student information worksheet and bring it with you to your appointment. This will save you time at your appointment.
Resources for Students
College Bound has compiled a list of resources to help you with:
- College search
- Funding sources
- FAFSA
- Applications
- Planning a visit
- Best places to buy books
Discounts for Students
Broadview members save 10% on ACT & SAT test preparation with Prowess Test Prep, an Albany-based company that offers one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, and group classes. Visit www.prowessprep.com and tell them you are a Broadview member for your discount.
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College Planning & SAT Testing Information: www.collegeboard.org
- ACT Testing Information: www.act.org
Paying for College
Broadview helps HS students and their families with this major investment.
Zero Closing Cost HELOC1
A Home Equity Line of Credit is one way to pay for college. Draw money as you need it each year.
Paying for Higher Education Workshops
Bank Well, Live Better
Make the most of every Broadview benefit to simplify your finances and bank your way.
Online Bill Pay
We make it fast and secure to pay bills or people with our online Bill Pay service.
A Mobile Bank, For Life on the Go
Download the new Broadview app to see balances, make transfers, pay bills, and more.
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APR = Annual Percentage Rate. All rates quoted are the lowest available rates. Actual interest rate will be based on overall creditworthiness. Other rates and terms available. Rates are accurate as of today and are subject to change without notice. Fixed Rate Home Equity Line of Credit: Rates are as low as 5.00% fixed APR for a 10-year repayment term. All terms include a 5-year draw. Variable Rate Home Equity Line of Credit: Rates are as low as 3.99% APR for the first 12 months and Prime minus 0.50% thereafter (currently 6.75% APR), with a maximum APR of 14.90%. A 10-year draw period is included in the 25-year repayment term. APR may vary.
Title insurance may be required and is paid by the borrower. Closing costs are paid by Broadview on loan amounts up to and including $250,000. Those costs must be repaid by the borrower(s) if the HELOC is closed within the first 3 years of account opening. The most common amounts for closing costs are estimated between $0 and $6,500 but depending on location and other factors it could be higher. For loan amounts greater than $250,000, or total combined Broadview home equity loans exceeding $250,000, all closing costs will be paid by the borrowers at the time of closing.
All Lines of Credit require a minimum limit of $10,000 and are available in New York State and Pennsylvania counties of Susquehanna, Bradford or Wyoming. Broadview FCU NMLS Identifier: 458314. Broadview membership is required.
