For the second consecutive year, Hickam FCU has ranked on Forbes' Best Credit Unions in Hawaii list. This year, we are proud to announce that we have ranked first! Thank you to our loyal members who have helped us get here. Thank you for trusting us to be more than just your financial institution, but as a part of your greater community. We also want to express our gratitude to our Board of Directors and staff for consistently living out our core values of Caring, Integrity, and Commitment.

The rankings were determined by customer surveys collected by Forbes and market research firm Statista. The survey included questions about how members felt about their credit union in regards to trust, terms & conditions, branch services, digital services, customer service, and financial advice. We are committed to continually making it better, together.

April was National Credit Union Youth Month and Hickam FCU held its Save Small, Dream Big Drawing to encourage younger members to start saving. To enter, participants had to deposit at least $10 into their savings account and tell us the big dream they were working towards.

Congratulations to our big dreamers!

• Aiden-Philip: My big dream is “to become a veterinarian or a firefighter.”
• Andrew: “My big dream is to enjoy all of life’s big and small moments, and to have money work for me.”
• Hi‘ilani: “My big dream is to become a makeup artist.”

As our participants proved, it’s never too early to start saving! Bring your keiki to any branch and set them up for their financial future.

*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed for this special is the lowest rate available based on a 72-month term. Automatic Payment through a Hickam FCU deposit account is required for this promotional rate. Our standard, non-promotional rates will apply without setting up repayment via Automatic Payments from a Hickam FCU deposit account. ECO Auto Loan discounts for electric or hybrid vehicles do not apply to this promotion. Ask us about our special rates for electric or hybrid vehicles. Higher rates may apply depending on loan term, collateral, member's credit performance, and/or the cancellation of automatic payment. **Maximum loan amounts are based on 120% MSRP for Used Auto Loans which may include tax, license, GAP, extended warranty or other auto related add-ons. At 3.74% APR, the monthly payment amount for a $30,000 Used Auto loan with a 72-month term would be $465.86. No refinancing of existing Hickam FCU auto loans for this promotional rate. Other rates and terms available. ***Same-day loan decisions for completed applications received prior to 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday during HFCU business hours. Loan decisions for completed applications received after 12:00 p.m. or on Saturday, Sunday or holidays will be made on the next business day. All loans are subject to qualifications and approval. Certain terms and conditions apply. Rates are subject to change without notice. Hickam FCU membership required. Offer effective 7/1/2022 thru 9/30/2022. 

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, a team of Hickam Federal Credit Union staff and family members rolled up their sleeves and sifted sand for Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i's Annual Earth Day Festival. More than 1,000 volunteers attended the festival which took place at Waimānalo Beach Park.

With a sand sifter, shovel, and multiple reused feed bags in hand, our team got to work. Sand is placed through the sifter to draw out microplastic pieces. These are plastics that have been battered down by the environment into tiny pieces. When left alone, microplastics further litter our environment and even enter the food chain when it is consumed by animals. Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i stressed that every little piece matters.

This event and the overall cause are near and dear to Hickam FCU. In 2021, we partnered with Stephanie Hung of Artists Save Waves to design a beautiful line of debit and credit cards. The designs depict mesmerizing scenes of our local ecosystems. The cards campaign, titled Cards with a Cause, raised $5,000 which was donated to Artists Save Waves and in turn, was used to support Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i.

Hickam Federal Credit Union has awarded five $1,000 scholarships and one additional $500 gift for the 2022 College Scholarship Program. These deserving students were selected by the Scholarship Program Committee after a thorough review of their applications, transcripts, recommendations, and more.

The College Scholarship Program normally awards up to five $1,000 scholarships each year. An additional $500 gift was made by a generous donation from the Gamble Ohana in memory of former Hickam FCU Board Member Loretta Keanu. Loretta was a strong supporter of the Credit Union and the education of our keiki.

The awardees and their families were invited to be recognized at the Hickam FCU main office in Pearl City. They shared their college aspirations with Hickam FCU Board of Directors Vice Chair Adrian Yunson, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Abigail Nishida, and President/CEO Scott Kaulukukui along with Hickam FCU staff members.