Robins Financial Credit Union and The Center for Middle Georgia Studies at Middle Georgia State University Partner to Expand Financial Literacy Across Campuses

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Macon, GA

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Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) Center for Middle Georgia Studies (CMGS) has announced a new partnership with Robins Financial Credit Union (RFCU) to expand the University’s Financial Foundations Series into a multi-campus initiative. The collaboration is designed to strengthen student financial wellness, academic success, and workforce readiness.

Through this partnership, MGA and RFCU deliver consistent financial literacy programming across the University’s Macon, Cochran, Dublin, and Eastman campuses. The expanded Financial Foundations Series will engage students through interactive learning, mentorship, and incentive-based activities focused on building strong financial habits.

The shared objectives of the initiative include fostering long-term behavioral change in budgeting, saving, credit management, and financial planning while elevating RFCU’s role as a trusted community leader in financial wellness.

“At Robins Financial Credit Union, we believe that understanding how to manage money is an essential life skill,” said Christina O’Brien, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “Through this partnership with Middle Georgia State University, we’re expanding access to financial education and resources that help students, families, and community members make informed choices and create lasting stability. Together, we’re helping build a more financially confident and resilient Middle Georgia.”

Christopher Blake, Ph.D., president of MGA, said the partnership reflects the University’s commitment to empowering students with practical life skills that extend beyond the classroom.

“Financial literacy is a cornerstone of long-term success,” Blake said. “By partnering with Robins Financial Credit Union, we’re equipping our students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions that support their academic goals and future careers. This collaboration is an outstanding example of how community partnerships can create meaningful, lasting impact.”

The Financial Foundations Series will include workshops and seminars tailored to the financial needs of college students and offered through the CMGS. Each session will be designed to encourage active participation, reflection, and application to real-world financial decisions. The CMGS is the centralized hub for connecting University intellectual capital and resources with interested community partners.

As part of MGA’s broader commitment to student development, the partnership also supports the University’s ongoing initiatives to improve retention and graduation outcomes through holistic support services that address students’ academic, personal, and financial well-being.