Apply for USC Credit Union Membership

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As a USCCU member you can apply to any of our offerings...

Need to update/add a checking account? Fill out an account update form and send it to usccu@usccreditunion.org.

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We offer several easy ways to join our credit union.
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Apply Online

Once you have completed the online application, we will open your account and mail your welcome packet.

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Come See Us

You are welcome to join our credit union by visiting one of our branches. We require a government-issued ID, such as your driver’s license or passport to open your account.

Requirements to Join

We require an opening deposit of at least $10 to join our credit union ($1 minimum deposit plus a $9 one-time membership fee).

Cardinal Checking accounts require a $25 minimum deposit.
Regular checking accounts require a $50 minimum deposit.

If you choose to apply online and mail us your documents and deposit, please send a check or money order for the proper deposit for the account you wish to open.

Other Documents You’ll Need

All Enrolled Students

Your Social Security Number, if you have one
Copy of your government-issued ID with a valid signature
State-Issued Driver’s License or Identification Card
Passport Booklet (Must include the signature page of Passport Booklet)

Proof of membership eligibility
USC ID for student, staff, or faculty
Account number from your current financial institution (if you are making your opening deposit electronically). The name on this account must match the name on your new USC Credit Union account.

International Enrolled Students

Your Social Security Number, if you have one
Copy of your government-issued ID with a valid signature
State-Issued Driver’s License or Identification Card
Passport Booklet (Must include the signature page of Passport Booklet)

Proof of membership eligibility
USC ID for student, staff, or faculty
Account number from your current financial institution (if you are making your opening deposit electronically). The name on this account must match the name on your new USC Credit Union account.

Los Angeles Residents

Your Social Security Number, if you have one
Copy of your government-issued ID with a valid signature
State-Issued Driver’s License or Identification Card
Passport Booklet (Must include the signature page of Passport Booklet)

Proof of membership eligibility
Utility bill for gas, water, electric, or trash
Paycheck stub, etc
Proof of Address if applying as a City of Los Angeles Resident (NOT County of Los Angeles) or Orange County Resident. PO Boxes do not qualify as physical addresses.
Lease/Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement
Utility bill for gas, water, electric or trash
Voter Registration Card
Paycheck stub with a valid address

Account number from your current financial institution (if you are making your opening deposit electronically). The name on this account must match the name on your new USC Credit Union account.

Los Angeles Employment

Your Social Security Number, if you have one
Copy of your government-issued ID with a valid signature
State-Issued Driver’s License or Identification Card
Passport Booklet (Must include the signature page of Passport Booklet)

Proof of membership eligibility
Utility bill for gas, water, electric, or trash
Paycheck stub, etc
Proof of Address if applying as a City of Los Angeles Resident (NOT County of Los Angeles) or Orange County Resident. PO Boxes do not qualify as physical addresses.
Lease/Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement
Utility bill for gas, water, electric or trash
Voter Registration Card
Paycheck stub with a valid address

Account number from your current financial institution (if you are making your opening deposit electronically). The name on this account must match the name on your new USC Credit Union account.

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