THERE'S A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE SOMEWHERE IN YOUR FAMILY.

Follow the branches on your family tree. Chances are, you're connected to a school employee.

And that means you could be eligible to join the best Credit Union in California, and the largest in the U.S. exclusively for school employees and their families.

We're a family of over 1.2 million Members strong. Our only bottom line is helping you live your best financial life possible.

ABOUT US

YOUR FAMILY IS YOUR CONNECTION TO SCHOOLSFIRST FCU

If you’re related to someone who works for a school, college or university — a teacher, principal, professor, administrative assistant, network engineer, maintenance technician, cafeteria worker, coach, anyone — and they’re a SchoolsFirst FCU Member, you could be one too.

WHO CAN JOIN

Tamara G., Member since 2004

Erika B., Member since 1990

Steve G., Member since 2006

You probably bank at a bank. Although we offer similar products and services as other financial institutions, we're different.

Banks are for profit, while credit unions are Member-owned financial cooperatives, meaning our excess earnings are returned to you in the form of lower rates on loans, higher rates on savings, low-to-no fees, and many complimentary services. Credit unions are a special place.

You don't need to leave your bank to join SchoolsFirst FCU. Even if you're already a member of another credit union, you can join us too.

As a Member of SchoolsFirst FCU, you'd get:

Debt Consolidation

Access to counselors who can help you make a plan, and a personal loan to consolidate high-interest debt.

Free Checking

When we say free, we mean free. No monthly fee, minimum balance or transaction requirements.​

30,000 ATMs

More than any major bank. Chase and Bank of America have 16,000.¹ Wells Fargo? 12,000.​¹

Here are a few more things you'll love about being a Member:

  • ​Better rates on home loans.​
  • Easy, instant Member-to-Member transfers in Online and Mobile Banking.​2
  • Zelle® to send money in a matter of minutes to family and friends outside the Credit Union.​3
  • More than 70 branches, from San Diego, to Palm Desert, to Sacramento.

And then once you're a Member, your SchoolsFirst FCU family tree can grow too.

We have the same products and services as traditional banks, but we're different. Credit unions were founded on the spirit of "people helping people." Pledging ourselves to this idea not only means our steadfast dedication to serving our Members, but also actively supporting our communities through events, donations, scholarships, and financial literacy programs.

COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

We can’t wait to welcome you to our family.

So find the connection that connects you to SchoolsFirst FCU. Chances are, it’s a lot closer than you think.

Join Online

You’ll just need to upload an official document showing you’re the immediate family member of a current Member (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.).

 

Join online

Join at a Branch

All you’ll need to bring is an official document showing you’re the immediate family member of a current Member (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.) – they don’t need to come with you, unless you want them to.

 

Join at a branch

Call Us

Have questions or want to learn more? We'll make sure you're connected with the right teammember for your specific needs.

 

Call us
Disclosures

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  1. Source: Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase.
  2. Data charges may apply. Check with your mobile provider.
  3. Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient's email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle®. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.