Meritrust Credit Union x Avery Johnson

We're proud to announce our continued partnership with Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson. We're teaming up to focus on educating and supporting members to improve their lives through financial well-being. Both Meritrust and Johnson are rooted in Wichita, Kansas, and we are focused on a shared commitment to the people around us, growth and building strong foundations for the future. Together, Meritrust and Avery Johnson will champion financial well-being, leadership and community both on and off the field.

The Official Financial Well-Being Partner of K-State Athletics

For more than a decade, Meritrust has been a dedicated partner of K-State Athletics. In this effort, we've provided resources to Wildcat student-athletes to promote their financial health.

We are proud to be the Official Financial Well-Being Partner of Kansas State Athletics. What does that mean for K-State fans? We provide Wildcats and fans with resources to assist in their financial journey, and we look forward to making a bigger impact in the wider community of Wildcat nation.

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What would the right financial partner help you with?

Finding the right account for spending or saving

Becoming a homeowner or purchasing a vehicle

Creating a plan for retirement

Committed to improving your relationship with money

Meritrust Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned organization with roots firmly planted in Kansas for nearly 90 years. We are committed to improving our members' relationships with money and supporting the communities we serve. One of the ways we do this is by investing in the places and people that matter most - like K-State Athletics and YOU.

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Trusted resources designed for excellence

Our dedication to financial well-being means we strive to provide the best products and services for our members. Our team can offer solutions to help you save, spend, borrow and plan with confidence, because that's what it takes to win.

Trusted resources design for excellence

Let's talk about money

As the Official Financial Well-Being Partner of K-State Athletics, Meritrust is dedicated to helping student athletes prepare for their financial future. Our educational specialists don't just offer training and support to students - these resources are for our members and people in the community, too!

If you have questions about money, saving or spending, let's talk. No matter what stage of life you are preparing for, our Financial Well-Being team is available to discuss your specific situation and plan for your next steps.

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Must be 18 years of age or younger to qualify for give-a-way drawing or parent or legal guardian may claim prize if under 18 years of age. The contest will take place Friday, September 4, 2026, through Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM CDT. No purchase necessary. Membership is not required to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

 

Registration may be made by completing the official coloring sheet and submitting it during the contest period. Entries may be submitted in person at a Meritrust branch, by mail, or through approved social media channels when submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

Please do not include personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, account numbers, or other sensitive information on the coloring sheet or in any submission. If entering through social media, the entry must be submitted from a parent or guardian's social media account. By submitting an entry, the parent or guardian grants Meritrust permission to display the artwork, the child's first name, and the parent's first name for contest administration and promotional purposes.

By entering, you agree to be bound by these official rules. Limit one entry per eligible person. Entries are void if they are in whole or in part illegible or incomplete. Entries must be received by 11:59 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026. Open to all U.S. residents 18 years of age or younger. All entries become the property of Meritrust Credit Union and will not be returned. Incomplete registration forms will be voided. No manual, photocopied or mechanically reproduced entries accepted. Meritrust Credit Union is not responsible for lost, late, mis-delivered or incomplete entries. Winner is chosen based on creativity, originality, overall presentation, and odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received. A purchase or being a member of Meritrust Credit Union does not increase your odds of winning. Employees of Meritrust Credit Union, their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies and their immediate families are not eligible to enter or win the prize.

Winner will be notified by Meritrust Credit Union on Friday, October 9, 2026, using the contact information provided in the registration form or through social media direct message. Winner must respond to Meritrust Credit Union notification within two weeks of notification to be eligible to receive prize. If any prize is unclaimed, an alternate winner will be chosen.

The credit union will be awarding three (3) individual winners the following three (3) prizes: one (1) Autographed Avery Johnson K-State Wildcats Purpose Jersey valued at $168, one (1) autographed K-State Wildcats Signature Football valued at $71, one (1) Autographed K-State Wildcats Silver Mini Helmet valued at $68.

 

By accepting a prize, a winner consents to the use of his/her name and photograph or likeness for advertising and promotional services without compensation. Prize winners are responsible for all federal, state, local or other taxes, shipping costs, or other assessments that may be associated with or imposed upon the winner of any prize in this promotion. The prize will be awarded only if entrants comply with these Official Rules. No cash or other consideration will be paid. All winners, members of any winners household, relatives and persons who use any prize awarded by Meritrust, and such persons heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators release and exempt Meritrust and its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, demands, chooses in action and damages which they have now or any time in the future arising from use of any prize, including personal injury or death. Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among the eligible entrants received. The selection of a prize winner hereunder will be final.