Why Become a Member
of SchoolsFirst FCU?
Ownership
By establishing Membership in SchoolsFirst FCU, you become part owner of the credit union. The credit union is owned entirely by our Members. What this means is that you contribute toward shaping the future of the credit union.
One Vote
Your Membership entitles you to one vote that elects our volunteer Board of Directors. This means that all Members have an equal voice in the credit union.
Full Service
SchoolsFirst FCU is a financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all Members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings, including:
- Personalized service and helping Members of all means
- Branch and express center locations throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas
- Over 25,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP Network
- Competitive earnings and savings
- Competitive loan rates
- Lower costs of services
Federally Insured
Accounts are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency.
Lifetime Membership
Lifetime Membership is extended to you and your immediate family members to benefit from future products and services offered by SchoolsFirst FCU. You may retain your Membership for life by maintaining a minimum share balance of $5.
Financial Stability
SchoolsFirst FCU has been serving the Orange County educational community since 1934. The credit union has an asset size of nearly $8 billion and serves more than 380,000 Members. Our strong asset base and size of Membership allow us to offer diverse services and provide stability to meet our Members' financial needs.
