FAQs

To check your eligibility, simply visit our Membership Eligibility page for the most current information on who can join Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. If you have additional questions, you can also call us at 301.779.8500 or stop by any branch.

Call or stop by a branch and we’ll walk you through the membership process.

The documents listed below are acceptable forms of photo identification and address verification as they clearly show your date of birth, address and/or tax ID number (TIN). Please note that photo identification of infants is not required for accounts opened on the child's behalf.

Driver's license

State identity card

Military identity card

Similar municipal state or federally issued identity card

Passport, alien ID card, or any other government issued document that provides evidence of nationality or residence and bears a photograph

 If you don't have one of the acceptable documents, then you can provide a combination of the below documents to verify your identity and address:

Photo ID (school ID or club card such as Costco), and

Social Security card or similar proof of TIN, and

Copy of birth certificate, and

Utility deposit receipt, bill or report card showing your residential street address

Here is what you will need if you are mailing in your application:

Download and complete your membership application.

Make a copy of your photo identification and verification of address.

Complete the Courtesy Pay Authorization form to let us know if you want overdraft coverage on your ATM and everyday debit card transactions.

Mail your application to:
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
PO Box 179
Greenbelt, MD 20768-0179