Ramses Delgado, Banking Moderator
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The membership requirements at Lafayette Federal Credit Union include geographic location, employment, family ties, or association affiliation. Here’s a clear breakdown of the requirements:
- Geographic Location: You are eligible if you live, work, worship, or attend school in Potomac, Maryland, or specific parts of Washington, D.C.
- Employment: Membership is open to employees or retirees of one of Lafayette Federal Credit Union’s Select Employer Groups (SEGs). These include organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Peace Corps, Small Business Administration, DXC Technology, CSRA, and over 200 other employers in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Family: Immediate family members of current Lafayette Federal Credit Union members can join, regardless of location. This includes grandparents, parents, spouses, children (including foster and adopted), grandchildren, siblings, and spouses of deceased members.
- Association Membership: Anyone nationwide can join by becoming a member of the Home Ownership Financial Literacy Council (HOFLC) for a $10 one-time fee, or the American Consumer Council (ACC), which is free for residents of Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C.
To apply for membership, eligible individuals can do so online. During the application process, applicants will need to provide personal information such as their name, address, Social Security number, and government-issued identification.
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