Even if you aren't already a member of Grow Financial, you may still apply for a student loan now but you must become a member before we can fund your student loan. 

Are you eligible to become a member of Grow Financial?

If you fall into any category below, the answer is YES!

• Employee of approved Select Employee Groups
• Immediate family member of an existing member
• Resident of the same household of an existing member
• Active & Retired Military
• MacDill Air Force Base Civilian Personnel

None of these describe you? Not to worry—you can still become a member of Grow Financial! Just join the Friends of Military Families, LLC and become instantly eligible for membership.

Friends of Military Families, LLC is an organization whose purpose is to bring together individuals (age 18 and older and reside in the state of Florida) who share a common goal of improving the lives of our military personnel and their families. Charitable support will be provided to recognized non-profit organizations affiliated with MacDill Air Force Base through the donation of fees collected through membership in Friends of Military Families, LLC. There is a one-time membership fee of $5.00 to join the Friends of Military Families, LLC.

And remember-once you become a member of Grow Financial, you're a member for life, even if you change jobs or move away.

What does it cost? Only $10.00. $5.00 is your lifetime membership fee (one-time, non-refundable) and an additional $5.00 deposit opens a Savings (Share) Account. This $5.00 deposit represents one Credit Union share and must stay in your account as long as you are a member.