SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Immediate family members—including spouses/domestic partners, parents, children (by blood, marriage or adoption), siblings, grandparents and grandchildren—are eligible.

“Once you join, your immediate family members become eligible to join too.”

Employees and retirees of California K-12 public schools, private schools, charter schools, community colleges, universities and accredited diocesan schools are eligible. Nonaccredited religious schools are not eligible.

“You're eligible for Membership if you're employed by: An accredited California school or district, including: Public, private or charter K–12 schools. Colleges and universities. An accredited California diocesan school. Example: Catholic schools operated by a diocese. You’re ineligible for Membership if the religious school you work at is nonaccredited.”

Employees of companies that provide direct services to California accredited schools or districts may join. The employer must have a physical presence in CA and primarily support accredited schools.

“Examples include school bus providers, technology and security service providers, campus bookstores, ID card providers, dining and housing services, student recreation centers and school-based health clinics.”

Students pursuing a degree requiring hands-on classroom experience (teaching practicum) in CA are eligible to join.

“Students pursuing a degree requiring a teaching practicum in California”

Children ages 0--17 can have youth accounts (Junior Varsity Club for ages 0--12; Varsity Club for ages 13--17) when a parent or legal guardian is a joint owner. Youth checking requires a $25 minimum deposit and additional documentation; minors under 13 cannot have a debit card.

“Varsity Club Memberships (age 13-17) require a parent/legal guardian joint owner on certain products and services.”