Real-life lessons in saving and finance.
In 1995, LOC Credit Union opened its first student-run credit union at East Middle School in Farmington Hills. Today, LOC is a proud partner with Farmington Public Schools, Hartland Consolidated Schools and Howell Public Schools and operates 19 in-school branches. Our in-school credit union program and this great community partnership strengthen student advancement as a result of exposure to positive community role models.
This unique program consists of a full-service LOC branch inside the school. Our student-run credit unions are managed by students with the supervision of an LOC employee. Student employees gain hands-on experience on how to run a branch and they perform duties of the various positions available at a financial institution. Not only does this program teach valuable skills to the students working the credit union, it also gives all students real-life lessons in savings and finance.
Who can use a student-run credit union?
Students and staff are able to make deposits and withdrawals at our in-school branches. Students are encouraged to open a savings account to save for events such as holiday gift giving, field trip expenses, college savings or sporting activities.
Families can open accounts online through our website. In addition, accounts can be opened at any LOC branch location. Kid and teen accounts need parent/guardian's proof of identification, a Social Security number and a minimum $5 deposit. If the student is already a member of LOC, it is not necessary to open another account.
When you become a member, you can enjoy the many benefits of our Kids and Teens Accounts. They have been specifically designed to meet the needs of our young members.
2023-2024 Student-Run Credit Union Schedule
Our student-run credit union operates throughout the school year. Days and hours of operation can vary based on holiday breaks, weather related closings, half days and other unforeseen circumstances. Please visit the school website for a current schedule.
Livingston County
| School | Deposit Day | Opening Day 2023-2024 | Last Day of Operation 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farms Intermediate School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, August 31 | Thursday, May 9 |
| Lakes Elementary School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, September 14 | Thursday, May 9 |
| Challenger Elementary School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, September 13 | Wednesday, May 8 |
| Northwest Elementary School | Every Other Friday | Friday, September 15 | Friday, May 10 |
| Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, September 7 | Thursday, May 16 |
| Three Fires Elementary School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, September 20 | Wednesday, May 15 |
| Voyager Elementary School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, September 21 | Thursday, May 16 |
Oakland County
| School | Deposit Day | Opening Day 2023-2024 | Last Day of Operation 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview Elementary School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, September 27 | Wednesday, May 15 |
| East Middle School | Every Other Tuesday | Tuesday, September 26 | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Farmington STEAM Academy | Every Other Friday | Friday, October 6 | Friday, May 31 |
| Forest Elementary School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, September 27 | Wednesday, May 15 |
| Gill Elementary School | Every Other Tuesday | Tuesday, October 3 | Tuesday, May 21 |
| Hillside Elementary School | Every Other Tuesday | Tuesday, September 26 | Tuesday, May 14 |
| Kenbrook Elementary School | Every Other Friday | Friday, October 6 | Friday, May 31 |
| Lanigan Elementary School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, September 28 | Thursday, May 16 |
| Longacre Elementary School | Every Other Friday | Friday, September 29 | Friday, May 17 |
| Power Middle School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, October 4 | Wednesday, May 22 |
| Warner Middle School | Every Other Thursday | Thursday, October 5 | Thursday, May 23 |
| Wood Creek Elementary School | Every Other Wednesday | Wednesday, October 4 | Wednesday, May 22 |
Are you ready to join LOC?
It’s easy to become a member of LOC Credit Union!
Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in the state of Michigan.
A current or eligible member's immediate family (spouse, sibling, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent) or an individual living in the same household of a current or eligible member can also join LOC.
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