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Collections & Bankruptcy School 2026
Collections & Bankruptcy School 2026
Overview
Mitigate risk, maximize recovery for members
Collections & Bankruptcy School equips credit union professionals, whether new collectors or experienced managers, with the knowledge to run a successful collections department. The school covers delinquencies to bankruptcy, delivering practical tools, core practices, and legal strategies you can apply immediately.
Why attend
- Credit union–focused training that covers both fundamentals and advanced topics
- Actionable strategies to improve recovery and compliance
- Peer learning and networking through roundtables and discussions
- Insights on lending trends, member challenges, and new technology
Who should attend
- Introduction track: For newer collectors with less than five years of experience, compliance staff, internal auditors, and managers seeking a big-picture view of collections.
- Advanced track: For experienced collectors and managers or those ready to explore current trends, case law, and complex regulations.
Schedule
Stay tuned for the schedule! Expect peer networking, strategies to assist members facing economic challenges, insights into lending and collections trends, and actionable takeaways.
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By completing this short survey, please tell us what topics matter most to you and what you hope to find on the final schedule.
Pricing & Registration
Early bird price until July 14, 2026
Members in multiple categories receive the lowest price.
Member discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount.
Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 25%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free
Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Need help accessing member pricing? Contact 800-356-9655 or hello@americascreditunions.org.
Hotel & Travel
Recommended TravelArrive: Sunday, September 13; sessions begin Monday, September 14 at 8:30 a.m. CT. Depart: Thursday, September 17; program concludes by 11:30 a.m. CT. Nearest airport: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) |
The Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel is conveniently located minutes from the Fort Worth Convention Center and top attractions like Sundance Square and the Stockyards. Enjoy comfortable, contemporary rooms with plush bedding and workspaces, onsite parking, and a 30-minute drive to DFW Airport.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel
1701 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-7000
Room Rate: $247 + taxes & fees
Hotel reservation deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference America's Credit Unions.
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT
Discounted airfare through our airline partners:
Delta Airlines
- Book online here
- Call to book: (800) 328-1111 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code NY3XT
United Airlines
- Book online here
- Call to book: (800) 426-1122 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code ZR7G651311
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 30 days before the event. Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant name, and new participant name to hello@americascreditunions.org.
