Introducing the CEI Spirit Card and the STEM Focused CEI Frontier Scholarship Program

CEI Spirit Card

Building Idaho’s Future, One Swipe at a Time

Every swipe (or tap) of your CEI Visa® Spirit Credit and Debit Card helps power the future of STEM education at the College of Eastern Idaho. Frontier Credit Union will donate 100% of the interchange revenue from your purchase to the Frontier Scholarship Program at CEI, funding scholarships for students in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The Visa® Debit Card

Perfect for students and everyday spending.

  • A quick and easy way to support CEI and STEM
  • Keep spending simple and tied to your checking balance
  • A safe alternative to carrying cash
  • Great for families teaching teens good spending habits

The Visa® Credit Card

Perfect for building credit & preparing for the future.

  • A quick and easy way to support CEI and STEM
  • Build or strengthen your credit score

  • Flexibility for larger purchases or unexpected expenses

  • Added protections for peace of mind when shopping

The CEI Frontier Scholarship Program

Launching Fall 2025

The Frontier Scholarship program at CEI will help Idaho Students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Funded 100% by CEI Spirit Card purchases, this program turns everyday spending into lasting impact.

Scholarship Highlights

  • Supports CEI students pursuing STEM degrees

  • Priority for Frontier members and BEA Applied STEM Institute Graduates

  • Funded Entirely by CEI Spirit debit and credit card purchases

  • Expands access to STEM education and strengthens Idaho’s workforce

Frontier Visa® Spirit Credit and Debit Card Program Terms and Conditions

1. Program Overview

– Participation in the Frontier Credit Union CEI Spirit Card Program is subject to specific restrictions, including but not limited to the terms and conditions contained within the agreement(s) with the specified school(s). This program provides the following features and benefits:

– No minimum Balance or Monthly Fees: There are no minimum balance requirements or monthly fees associated with the VISA® Spirit Debit and Credit Cards.

– Instant Issue Visa® Credit and Debit Card: Customers will receive a Visa® credit or debit card at no cost, issued immediately when in branch. Cards may take up to 2 weeks to arrive by mail.

– Access to ATMs: Cardholders can access over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide at no charge.

– Online Services Access: Free access to all online services is included, which encompasses online banking, a mobile application, electronic statements, bill payment, remote check deposit, and additional convenience features.

2. Program Eligibility

– The Frontier Credit Union CEI Spirit VISA® Debit card may be linked to any Consumer Checking Account or Business Checking Account.

– The Frontier Credit Union CEI Spirit VISA® Credit card may be linked to any Frontier Membership, some restrictions may apply.

3. Donation and Rewards Program

The interchange from each transaction made using the Frontier Credit Union Visa® Spirit Credit and Debit Card at participating locations will go toward funding the CEI Frontier Scholarship Program supporting students perusing STEM degrees at CEI.

4. Card Features

– School Branding: Logos for the debit cards are provided by affiliated schools and comply with applicable trademark regulations.

– Mobile Wallet Usability: Not all retailers accept payments through mobile wallets. Please ensure the retailer accepts the specific mobile wallet you intend to use and is also a VISA participant. The image displayed in a digital wallet will not necessarily match the physical card; it will represent the Frontier Credit Union debit card or credit card. All mobile wallet transactions are eligible for the card program, provided the cardholder has an active Visa® Spirit Credit and Debit Card and the mobile wallet is appropriately linked to the Visa® Spirit Credit and Debit Card.

– Carrier Limitations: Availability of mobile wallet features may be influenced by the coverage area of the cardholder’s mobile carrier, and standard data and messaging rates imposed by the mobile carrier may apply.

5. Additional Terms

For further information regarding card-related terms, please visit the following links:

Debit Loan Payment Service Agreement

Card Dispute Terms

VISA is a registered trademark of VISA International Service Association and is used under license. Deposit products and services are offered through Frontier Credit Union, which is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

By participating in the VISA® Spirit Card Program, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions and acknowledge that additional terms and conditions contained within the agreement(s) between Frontier and participating school(s) may apply.