Almost anyone can join a credit union. And there are a bunch of ways to do it. For example, there may be a credit union serving your neighborhood. Or you may be eligible through your school or job. You may even be eligible through a family member, community group, association, or place of worship.

 

Here's are some tips on finding a credit union to join:

1. Do a little research. Call up a few credit unions in your area and ask about membership eligibility, or by using our zip code locator (near the top right of this page under 'Join a Credit Union'), you can access a database of Colorado credit unions near you. We’ll point you in the right direction!
2. If you’re employed, ask your boss. Your company may sponsor a credit union, or may be a select employee group (SEG) that has access to a credit union.
3. Ask your family. Most credit unions allow members' families to join (for some that even includes cousins, uncles and aunts!)
4. Ask your neighbors. Some credit unions serve certain areas so find out if your neighborhood is one of those.
5. Ask friends. See if anyone in your inner circle knows of a credit union you could join.
6. If you’re in college, check with them. Being a student might make you eligible to join a credit union.