Teachers deserve more than one week of thanks, so we are celebrating educators and school employees the entire month of May! Enjoy all the special perks below, including weekly giveaways, Appreciated Teacher Awards, discounts to local retailers, and more.
TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH DISCOUNTS, SPECIALS, & GIVEAWAYS
Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaways
Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaways
To show our thanks for all that you do, we will be giving away special prizes each week during the month of May. Enter to win this week’s prize by filling out the form below.
Week #2 – May 13-19th:Teacher Gift Bag
Teacher Appreciation Giveaway
Enter to win a Teacher Gift Bag!
In-Branch Giveaways
If you are an educator, stop by any of our locations during Teacher Appreciation Week to receive a free gift/treat! They will be in the lobbies from 3:30-5pm. Must show school staff ID.
Discounts & Promo Codes
Discounts & Promo Codes
Teachers work hard all year long, and they should feel appreciated all year long, too! We’ve compiled a list of all the freebies and discounts different businesses offer teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week and all year long. Check them out by clicking the button below.
The Credit Union for Texas Educators
The Credit Union for Texas Educators
Gulf Coast Educators FCU is a credit union for teachers and school employees in the state of Texas. Here you will find all the same products and services of a big bank, designed specifically for school employees. Check out some of our most popular products below.
- ✔ Texas Educators Rewards Credit Card – Available to all school employees in Texas who qualify. Earn rewards by shopping at all your favorite places. Learn More.
- ✔ Educator Mortgage – School Employees can finance a new home up to 103%, with no down payment or PMI required. Learn More.
- ✔ Auto Loan Discounts – Get up to 0.75% off your APR* when you finance or refinance your car loan. Learn More.
- ✔ Dollar Up Account – Link your GCEFCU debit card to a Dollar Up Savings Account, and have the extra change from your transactions automatically transferred to a savings account. Learn More.
- ✔ Mobile App – Get 24/7 access to your funds using our top rated mobile app. Learn More.
Disclosures
Disclosures
Educator Mortgage – To apply for an Educator Mortgage Loan at least one applicant must be a current teacher or school employee for at least 2 consecutive years in a Texas school district. All applicants must have a credit score of 680 or higher and a 45% debt-to-income limit. Applicants may finance up to 103% LTV. Additional 3% is to be utilized for closing costs only – No cash back and no “coverage” for a lower appraised home permitted. This program is intended for primary residences within the state of Texas only, not vacation homes or investment properties. Other conditions may apply.
Loan Discounts – *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Maximum discount is 1.00% for auto, boat, motorcycle, and RV loans, and 0.75% for personal loans.
No Payments for 90 Days – Deferment is NOT available on loans already financed with Gulf Coast Educators FCU. Your rate will be based on the term of your loan and creditworthiness. Interest will continue to accrue during the deferral period and by electing to defer your car payments, the total interest charge will increase and extend the time required to pay your loan in full based on your required monthly payment. GAP insurance may not cover skipped payments.
Discount Tickets – Not valid with any other offers or coupons. All prices subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-refundable. GCEFCU not responsible for errors or omissions.
Skip-A-Pay Disclosure: Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. To receive $50 referral bonus, you must be a member of Gulf Coast Educators FCU in good standing with no charged off or delinquent accounts or loans. When someone you referred opens a new GCEFCU membership with a savings and checking account with active debit card usage using your referral link, we will deposit $50 into your primary savings account, and $50 into their primary savings account. Active debit card usage is defined as 15 debit card transactions within the first 45 days of membership. Rewards will be deposited within 7-10 business days after all qualifications have been met. Both individuals must be 18 years or older. A minimum balance of $1 is required to open and maintain a GCEFCU membership. Offer expires within 90 days of original referral date. Additional terms and conditions apply. Click here for full terms, conditions, and requirements.
Teacher Appreciation Weekly Giveaways: Must be a teacher to enter, one entry per person. Winner will be contacted via email.