Desert Financial Credit Union To Open Branch at Northern Arizona University

PHOENIX (Originally published Sept. 15, 2025) – Desert Financial Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch on the Northern Arizona University (NAU) campus on Friday, Sept. 19.

The branch is located inside the University Union. Last year, Desert Financial Credit Union became the official banking partner of NAU Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association, marking the start of a ten-year agreement with the university.

“At Desert Financial, we’re dedicated to helping students build financial skills that will last well beyond their time at NAU,” said Jeff Meshey, President and CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union. “This new branch will make it easier for students, faculty and the rest of the NAU community to access the tools and support they need to reach their financial goals.”

The NAU branch — located at 1050 S. Knoles Drive, Suite 125 — will be the second Desert Financial location in Flagstaff. It will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The branch provides a full range of financial services but will not handle cash transactions. Cash can be deposited or withdrawn at the credit union’s on-campus ATM, located outside of the NAU Bookstore.

The grand opening celebration will feature remarks from Desert Financial leadership, photo opportunities, refreshments, giveaways, snacks and surprise activations.

The new location will be staffed by six employees and led by Branch Manager Eric Macry.

Desert Financial provides NAU-branded debit cards, delivers financial literacy education and supports initiatives like the Scores for Scholarship program at the university. Through a generous gift of $333,333.33 over ten years to the NAU Foundation, Desert Financial will fund scholarships for five undergraduate students annually, including one student-athlete.

For each touchdown scored by NAU Football and each three-pointer scored by NAU Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Desert Financial contributes to the Scores for Scholarships.

Desert Financial will also join NAU Family Weekend festivities at the Lumberjack Football Tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 20, at The Ponderosa. Attendees can stop by for giveaways and the popular Desert Financial money machine.

For more information about NAU-branded debit cards or the Desert Financial partnership with NAU, visit DesertFinancial.com/NAU.

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About Desert Financial Credit Union

For over 85 years, Desert Financial has been Arizona’s most trusted local credit union with over $9 billion in assets, 450,000+ members and over 50 branches. Membership eligibility is open across Arizona with contactless solutions making it easy to click, call or come in. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Financial takes pride in sharing success. In 2025, members received $16 million in dividends via the Member Giveback Bonus. Desert Financial is the official banking partner of NAU Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association. Federally insured by NCUA. Learn more at desertfinancial.com.