Youth Membership
Greenville Federal Credit Union’s mission has always been to provide our members with opportunities to prosper, including our youth. Helping kids learn how to properly manage their money is a critical skill that will benefit them the rest of their lives.
Our Youth and Student Membership Programs are designed to help educate our young members about managing money within a financial institution, and to motivate them to save and spend their money wisely. Starting with a savings account, and then later with a checking account, our young members can practice saving and spending their own money, and making good financial decisions.
Once a Youth or Student Member “graduates” or reaches the age of 18, we help guide young adults through their first experiences with budgeting, borrowing, and even starting a business.
Here’s how to get your kids (or grandkids) started:
Youth Membership
Youth Membership Requirements
- Join with an adult guardian. Adult membership information.
- Youth membership applications can be started at any branch location or online.
- Tip: Be sure to have the youth's social security card or birth certificate when ready to apply.
- Open a Youth Share Savings Account with a $5 deposit (minimum)
- At age 18 Youth Membership updates to General Membership.
Youth Membership Benefits
- Receive a Youth Membership Welcome Gift
- $10 Chick-Fil-A gift card at account opening
- Free Mobile and Online Banking to track you accounts 24/7
- Free online budgeting and goal setting tools
- Free monthly account statements
- Access to discount entertainment tickets like Carowinds, Georgia Aquarium, and Regal Cinemas
- Cast your vote at our Annual Membership Meeting
Student Membership
As part of the credit union's commitment to advancing financial literacy for students in Greenville County, membership is extended to all students enrolled at any of Greenville County School District’s 15 public high schools and career centers as part of our the Student Membership and Accounts program.
Financial and Fraud literacy are a critical component of our Student Membership Program. Student members will have access to financial and fraud literacy materials, and resources specifically designed for this age group.
Student Membership Requirements
- With a valid GCS Student ID, high school students may join the credit union and open Student Savings and Checking accounts. (Students enrolled in schools outside of Greenville County School District may still join through a Youth Membership.)
- A guardian is not required for Student Membership.
- Students must provide a valid GCS Student ID and proof of address.
- At age 18 Student Membership automatically updates to General Membership.
Student Membership Benefits
- $10 Chick-Fil-A gift card at account opening
- Free Mobile and Online Banking to track you accounts 24/7
- Free online budgeting and goal setting tools
- Free monthly account statements
- Access to discount entertainment tickets like Carowinds, Georgia Aquarium, and Regal Cinemas
- Cast your vote at our Annual Membership Meeting
Student Account Options