- Who Can Join
* Northern Illinois University status Employees and immediate family members consisting of: Spouse, Children, Parents, Grandparents, Grandchildren, and Brothers and Sisters
* Northern Illinois University Retirees, and Graduate Assistants
* Employees of the Credit Union
* Unmarried life partners
How To JoinTo verify your identity, we will need the following information when you come to join:
1. University ID if employed at NIU (a copy of your signed contract is acceptable if you are a new employee)
2. A deposit of $25.00 by cash or check
3. Completed Membership Application
4. Drivers License, Birth Certificate or Passport
To comply with the US Patriot Act, we must verify your identity BEFORE we can add you into our computer system as a member.
All potential members and joint owners must be verified by a NIU Credit Union staff member before joining.
Thank you!