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Learn. Dream. Achieve!

Be part of a local credit union that helps you Learn, Dream, and Achieve your financial goals.

Unlike big banks, we show up for our local community - and we’re not going anywhere!

Who Can Join?

Achieve Credit Union membership is open to:

  • Lorain County, Ohio
  • Cuyahoga County, Ohio
  • Erie County, Ohio
  • Medina County, Ohio

    • Any retired educator of a Lorain County school, regardless of where you currently live.

    An immediate family member¹ of an existing member, regardless of where you currently live.

    Become A Member

    Apply For An Account

    Conveniently start your account opening process online.
    GET STARTED

    Visit A Branch

    Bring 2 forms of valid ID and a minimum initial $5.00 deposit to open a Share Savings account.
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    Get Access

    Once a member, always a member!
    You’ll have access to all our deposit and loan products and services.

    Why Join Achieve Credit Union?

    We’re a not-for-profit organization that prioritizes serving our members' needs over making a profit. Our team members exemplify a personalized approach to your financial success, with a focus on providing excellent member service.

    Achieve Credit Union typically has lower fees than traditional banks because we don't have to generate shareholder profit, just member benefits.

    We generally offer more competitive interest rates on savings accounts, loans, and mortgages compared with traditional banks. This is because we are owned and operated by our members and have a mission to serve our members' financial interests.

    We show up for our local community by supporting local schools, small businesses, and community organizations. Our employees spend hundreds of hours annually volunteering through our OverAchievers initiatives and teaching financial literacy to young people and adults.

    If you're looking for a more personalized and community-oriented approach to banking, Achieve Credit Union may be a great choice for you.

    Breathe easy. Your deposits are insured.

    You can be confident that your deposits are safe and secure at Achieve Credit Union. We're a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, which means we're dedicated to helping our members achieve their financial goals. Through a combination of $250,000 of primary insurance from American Share Insurance (ASI) and $250,000 of excess insurance from Excess Share Insurance (ESI), you can rest assured that your money is protected up to $500,000.

    * Offers subject to Achieve CU membership eligibility.
    ¹ Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, siblings, stepsisters, stepbrothers, grandparents, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, mother-in-law, and father-in-law.