Carolina Collegiate is owned and run by its members. It is managed and operated by professional staff members who work under the guidance of the member elected Board of Directors. Through sound management, innovative benefits and services with a personal touch, Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union has gained respect in the community and region. The Board, management and staff continue to stress the reason for our existence - financial service to our members.

To take advantage of the wide range of services available at Carolina Collegiate, each member must open a savings account to establish shareholder membership with a minimum deposit of $1.00. Once established, members are eligible for a wide range of services.

Deposits are insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA, National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.


Membership Eligibility:
Membership is open to any current employee of the University of South Carolina or Coastal Carolina University, as well as other approved groups (see below).

• Staff, Faculty, and Students of the University of South Carolina and Regional Campuses
• Staff, Faculty, and Students of Midlands Technical College
• Staff, Faculty, and Students of Coastal Carolina University
• Members of the USC Sumter Alumni Association
• Members of the Carolina Alumni Association
• Members of the Coastal Carolina University Alumni Association
• Members of the Gamecock Club
• Members of the immediate family of a credit union member
• Employees of contractors who work regularly on the premises of the University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University.
• Staff and Faculty of Horry-Georgetown Technical College
• Staff and Faculty of Benedict College
• Members of the South Carolina College Personnel Association
• Friends of Carolina (members who join as a Friend of Carolina will enjoy access to financial continuing education classes from University of South Carolina)