EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Education Loans & Services
AFT PLUS programs offered through the Union Privilege Program/AFL-CIO.

Student Loan Consolidation - If you or your child plan to attend an accredited college or university at least part-time, then the Union Plus Education Loans through American Education Services (AES) are your best bet.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Essex-West Hudson Labor Councils (for Members at UMDNJ) - deadline April 18, 2008

HEALTH RESOURCES

Health Club Discount - Discounts to over 1,500 health clubs nationwide including Bally Total Fitness, Select Gold's Gyms and many other top fitness clubs.  

Dental and Health Savings - Save 20 to 60% on most dental procedures
Oral exams & unlimited cleanings
Major work such as Dentures, Root Canals, and Crowns

Health Savings Program
For less than $15 per year, union members and their families (including parents) can save on expenses for prescriptions, vision care, diabetic supplies and more. For less than $50 per year your family can also get discounts on dental care services, plus access to a special nurse helpline.

Mortgages - Union Plus Mortgage & Real Estate makes refinancing and home-buying easier and more affordable for working families.

Consumer Credit Counseling - Managing your money doesn't have to be a risky business…It's often difficult to choose among the messages bombarding consumers from fraudulent debt management companies and their misleading offers.

Credit Score MyFICO - What's a FICO score? It's a snapshot of your credit risk picture at a particular point in time.

Union Plus Credit Card
A special union-endorsed credit card for AFT members.

Loans - The Union Plus Loan Program offers union members a variety of loans tailor made to fit your personal financial needs.
 

• Car Rental Discounts
  
  Save up to 25% on rentals through Avis and Budget. From cars to sports utility vehicles (SUVs), union members receive exclusive deals from these nationwide agencies.

• Theme Parks
  Enjoy the thrill and excitement at some of the best theme parks nationwide with Union Plus Entertainment Discounts through Working Advantage.
  
• Entertainment Discounts
  
  Save on a variety of entertainment tickets, including movies, theme parks, Broadway shows, video rentals, baseball games and more!
  
• Hotel Royal Plaza at Walt Disney World
  
  For kids and kids-at-heart, visit Orlando and stay at the unionized Hotel Royal Plaza - within walking distance of the Disney Village Marketplace and Pleasure Island.
  
  
• Worldwide Vacation Tours
  
  As a participating union member, you can take the trip of a lifetime and save an additional $50 when you reserve a Union Plus vacation overseas with your travel program provider, Go Ahead Vacations.