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About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is a California-based credit union that serves teachers and the wider-educational community. With its headquarters in Santa Ana, CA, the credit union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, with over $16 billion in total assets.
SchoolsFirst FCU dates to 1934 and the depths of the Great Depression. In 1934, 125 school employees started the Orange County Teachers Credit Union. That credit union originally had a state charter, updated for a federal charter in 1983, as the credit union became Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union. The FCU took its current name, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, in 2008, as it merged with Schools Financial Credit Union.
SchoolsFirst offers a full range of banking services, including savings and checking accounts, loans, mortgages, investments, and credit cards.
Membership Eligibility
Membership in SchoolsFirst FCU is open to the entire educational community in the state of California. This wide-ranging membership includes:
- Employees of:
- Public elementary and secondary schools
- County Superintendents of Schools
- Private elementary and secondary schools listed in the California Department of Education School Directory
- Community colleges
- Authorized colleges and universities
- Authorized education foundations
- Members of the Board of Trustees at eligible schools
- Eligible retirees (those receiving pensions from CalSTRS or CalPERS)
- Immediate family of existing SchoolsFirst members
Branch Locations
The credit union operates 50 branches across California, with most branches in the Southern California home base of the bank. For a complete listing of all SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union branch locations, including directions, hours of operation, and contact numbers, please visit the bank’s dedicated locations page.
SchoolsFirst members also have access to more than 28,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States through the CO-OP ATM Network.
SchoolsFirst FCU FAQs
Here are answers to commonly-asked questions about SchoolsFirst FCU:
- SchoolsFirst’s ABA Routing Number is 322282001
- Members can reach customer service representatives toll-free at 1-800—462-8328. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
- SchoolsFirst uses VantageScore 3.0 for credit card applications
- Like other credit unions, all savings and checking accounts are insured through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Like the FDIC, all accounts are insured for up to $250,000.
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