We aren’t like a regular bank. We’re a teacher credit union!

Gulf Coast Educators FCU is a teacher credit union made up of educators and school employees, that is why all of our products and services revolve around you and your needs. As a school district employee, you and your immediate family members are eligible for membership. When you open your savings account, you unlock all the great perks that being a GCEFCU member has to offer:

Who Can Join

Three Ways To Become A Member


To become a member of Gulf Coast Educators FCU, you must fall within our field of membership.

1. School District Employee

Employees who work regularly in the Educational Industry in the state of Texas, meaning they work for:

  • an elementary school, secondary school, or post-secondary school;
  • a county superintendent of schools office;
  • an authorized education foundation; or
  • a school board, either as employees or trustees.

Those who have retired as pensioners or annuitants from above employment are also eligible.

2. GCEFCU Employee

Employees of Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union are eligible for membership.

3. Family Members

Immediate families or households that fall within the chart below are eligible for membership, as well as spouses of those who have died while within the field of membership of this credit union.

teacher credit union family tree

How To Join

Becoming a GCEFCU Member

Becoming a member of Gulf Coast Educators FCU is easy! In fact, you can even open your account right here online.

Step 1:

Open your account with Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union online or at any one of our locations. You will need to bring:

  • Pictured drivers license or state identification card
  • Your name as it appears on your Social Security Card
  • Proof of employment (one of the following)
    • Contract
    • Pay Stub
    • Letter from your Personnel Office

Step 2:

Switch direct deposits and automatic deposits with our Switch Kit, or by contacting your employer for the corresponding forms.

Step 3:

Change automatic payments and withdrawals using the Change Automatic Withdrawal form.

Step 4:

Close all other savings, checking & bill payment accounts using the Close Account form.

For additional details or help switching your accounts to Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union just ask us! We’ll be glad to help. Please visit any branch office or call 281.487.9333 or 1.800.683.3863.

What We Offer

See What GCEFCU Has To Offer

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union offers a wide range of innovative services that will enable you do to your banking any time, anywhere. At GCEFCU, you are more than just an account number. You are a member-owner that shares in the credit union’s success.

SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

CHECKING ACCOUNTS

CONSUMER LOANS

EDUCATOR LOANS

REAL ESTATE LOANS

Extra Perks

Member Perks

Being a member of a teacher credit union has its perks. Not only will you have an affordable & convenient place to do your banking, but you will also have access to all of the great benefits listed below.

Allpoint Surcharge Free ATMs

allpointThere is never a charge to use a Gulf Coast Educators VISA® debit card at one of our ATMs. Other financial institution ATMs charge fees (surcharges) to use their ATMs.  To avoid these charges, we’ve partnered with Allpoint Nationwide Network.  With Allpoint you have access to your funds wh “no surcharge fees” at tens of thousands of ATMs nationwide.

Direct Deposit & Payroll Deduction

Your time is worth money and we know it. That’s why we offer you the convenience of doing business with your credit union through direct deposit. The best part is that our members with direct deposit report receiving their deposits at least a day before their coworkers who have accounts elsewhere*.

Discount Tickets

We offer our members discount tickets for several amusement and theme parks in our area. To purchase tickets, you may contact the credit union for your verified member password (NOT your online banking password), and then purchase them online.

Classroom Mini Grants

If you have a project or lesson plan you’d like to implement in your classroom, but don’t have the funds to do so, we are here to help. Every January and July we accept hundreds of applications for our $100 Classroom Mini Grants. Must be a GCEFCU member to apply.

Scholarships

Gulf Coast Educators offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors every year. Must be a GCEFCU member to apply.

Educator Resources

Our Money Talks blog features articles about saving, credit, fraud, and resources for educators. Check out our tips and tricks on all things financial and educational.