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How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

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Anonymous
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How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

Just like the title says, I see so many NFCU accounts here...are there just that many service men and women out there? It seems fairly difficult to gain membership.
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LS2982
Mega Contributor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

I heard from a coworker today that NFCU is letting anyone (as in non military) in now, is this correct?



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bichonmom
Senior Contributor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?


@LS2982 wrote:
I heard from a coworker today that NFCU is letting anyone (as in non military) in now, is this correct?

I don't think so...

 

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If you fall under any of these categories, you're eligible to join:

All Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed personnel—Army, Marine Corps, Navy and
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All Department of Defense Reservists—Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force retirees
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LS2982
Mega Contributor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

I think she may have gotten it mixed up with a different CU, i had my doubts lol



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Anonymous
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Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?


@LS2982 wrote:
I heard from a coworker today that NFCU is letting anyone (as in non military) in now, is this correct?

I wish. That's why I made this thread bc I looked at the eligibility requirements and it's not like Penfed where you can make a donation.

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pizzadude
Credit Mentor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

 

NFCU is mentioned a lot here because of its popularity with rebuilders ~ they usually give very nice CLs and approvals even to people with low scores.

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Anonymous
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Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?


@pizzadude wrote:

 

NFCU is mentioned a lot here because of its popularity with rebuilders ~ they usually give very nice CLs and approvals even to people with low scores.


No I know why it's mentioned. I'm just surprised that so many people are eligible for membership. I for one would love an NFCU card.

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LS2982
Mega Contributor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

@Ctb I really want an account with them too but i dont have family in the milatary......eh.



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themeggerz
New Contributor

Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

 

ctb89 wrote

No I know why it's mentioned. I'm just surprised that so many people are eligible for membership. I for one would love an NFCU card.


I'm sure you can google a recruiter in your area Smiley Wink

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missji
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Re: How Have So Many People Joined NFCU?

I think it seems easy because you can actually be pretty far removed from a service member and still become a member. I was able to join because my sister works for the Navy (as a civilian) and is a member. I joined through her. The CU told me that now anyone in my immediate family or in my household can join with me as their sponsor since I'm a member. So my mom can join through me even though she isn't my sister's mom. Once she joins, anyone in her immediate family or household can join and so on.
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