Credit Unions, as we all know, have certain eligibility requirements
in order to become a member. Most credit unions offer membership to
anyone who is employed by a certain company (aka Select Employee
Groups) or thru the area where someone live or work. I'm looking for
several federal credit unions in the USA that is open to everyone
(anywhere in the USA) simply by joining an association or an
organization AT THE TIME of membership. I live in an area in Georgia
that does not have a credit union. I'm also self-employed hence I'm
not eligible thru "work". Good examples of what I'm looking for are
the following:  www.penfed.org (if you are not eligible, you can join
'National Military Family Association' and immediately become eligible
for membership), another one is www.dcu.org (American Association of
People with Disabilities), www.gtefcu.org (if you are not eligible you
can join 'CU Savers Club'), www.lockheedfcu.org (if you are not
eligible, you can join 'Achievers Club').

Hope the above information and samples help you in your research. Thanks!

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 11 May 2004 19:45 PDT

This might help:

http://www.creditunion.coop/how_to_join.html

The Credit Union National Association can help you find a credit union
by calling (800) 358-5710. You'll hear an electronic message that
includes the name and telephone number of a person at the credit union
league in your state who can help you find a credit union to join.

You might try VyStar Credit Union 904 777 6000 They have ran ads that
seem to be inviting anyone to join. They are large with a good
reputation, and have USA Navy persons all over the world who bank with
them. I called them on the telephone. You can join from Georgia if you
have a relative (even distant relative) who is a VyStar member. VyStar
4949 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32244.   Neil

Hello, 

 try with patelco.org. they let anybody join from a list of 1100
companies and "others" that are not on the list.apply for their credit
card and once you are approved you will be able to become member with
no problems after:

1-opening a savings account with $5.
2-faxing them a copy of your paystub.

Good Luck,
SupporG