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The official credit union for Northwestern University

Northwestern University Credit Union, founded in the 1930s,  became an integral part of First Northern in 2003, allowing us the opportunity to serve Northwestern University faculty, staff, students and alumni. Since then, we have served NU from an on-campus branch location in the basement of the Rebecca Crown Center, then from a storefront on Clark Street, and now from our off-campus Evanston branch, just around the corner from Northwestern University.

And today, we remain the official credit union for Northwestern University faculty, staff, students and alumni.  In fact, our Evanston location at 1705 Sherman Avenue was opened specifically to serve you. Stop on by and learn more about why thousands of your colleagues and fellow students have chosen to "bank" with us for decades!

Northwestern University faculty, staff, students & alumni can earn up to $900!*

$150

Earn $150 for opening a checking account*
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up to $250

Earn up to $250 for financing/refinancing a home equity loan*
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up to $500

Earn up to $500 for financing/refinancing a mortgage*
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Use promo code NEWMEMBER when applying to take advantage of these special offers, just for you!

*Must use promo code NEWMEMBER. Promotion valid through 12/31/2026 and subject to change or end at any time. Cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to approval. Membership requirements apply. Not available to existing First Northern Credit Union members or those closing their account within the last 90 days. Bonuses subject to taxation as regular dividends.

Get a $150 bonus for opening a checking account with direct deposit: Direct deposit $500 or more monthly of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits into a new checking account for three consecutive months. Bonus paid to primary share account on or after 90 days of completing requirements.

Get up to a $250 bonus for opening or refinancing a Home Equity Loan: Receive up to a $250 bonus for financing a fixed-rate home equity loan or refinancing a fixed-rate home equity loan from another lender: 1) Loan application must be completed within 90 days of joining credit union 2) If approved, we will pay a bonus of $250 for loans over $50,000, and $100 for loans between $25,000 and $50,000. Bonus paid to primary share account on or after 90 days of completing requirements. Home Equity Lines of Credit ineligible.

Get up to a $500 bonus for opening or refinancing a mortgage: Receive up to $500 for financing a mortgage or refinancing a mortgage loan from another lender: 1.) Loan application must be completed within 90 days of joining credit union 2.) If approved, we will pay a bonus of $500 for loans over $250,000 and $250 bonus for loans between $100,000 and $249,999. Bonuses paid as lender credit at closing of the FNCU loan. Bonus subject to repayment if loan is paid off within 6 months.