SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Follow a bill from its schedule to your records

Set a payment date for a one-off or recurring bill. SchoolsFirst pays electronically when the provider accepts it; otherwise, it posts a check at its own expense. Payment-due and confirmation alerts can help with follow-up. The statement archive holds up to seven years of statements and cleared-check images.

Mobile check deposits have a published $10,000 daily limit, subject to eligibility and change. Depositing a check does not establish when the funds become available.

Account costs and joining

Free Checking requires a $25 opening deposit and applicants must be at least 18. There is no monthly maintenance charge or ongoing checking balance requirement. Withdrawals outside SchoolsFirst and the CO-OP network cost $2, plus any operator charge.

Membership requires a separate $5 Share Savings balance. Have identification and proof of eligibility ready for an online or branch application: for example, a school employee’s recent pay stub or a retired employee’s pension statement.

Eligible groups include current and retired employees of qualifying California schools, immediate family of existing members, students in qualifying teaching programs and employees of qualifying school-service companies. Joining through education does not mean leaving when you change careers or move out of state; membership can continue.