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Overview
Become a Member
We are a hometown, member-owned, community focused Credit Union with the needs of our membership written into the Spirit of Alaska DNA. We’re all in this together; At Spirit of Alaska, we haven’t forgotten that.
Not to brag, but here are just a few of the great things about Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union:
Award-winning, innovative service for Interior Alaskans
- Award-Winning, Local Service
- Innovative Green Technology
- Heartfelt Community Involvement
- Exclusive Membership Perks
- Our Members Love Us
Spirit of Alaska helped my family buy a home when it was really important and we needed them. Over the past five years they have also helped us with auto loans. Good bank!
- D.R.A Few Reason to Choose Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
Local Service
All of our branches and departments are here in Fairbanks, and you might even be able to catch the CEO and shake his hand sometime. Check out our branches.
Innovative Green Technology
We are committed to innovation and green technologies, such as the solar panels at two of our branches. Our archives are completely stored electronically, and we regularly communicate and share documents electronically with members and ourselves. There are still banks in Fairbanks with their basements and closets full of bankers boxes. Read more here.
Community Support
As a part of this place called the Interior, we have supported, and continue to support, fantastic events and organizations such as Ice Alaska, the Yukon Quest, Youth Safety Day and Ice Dogs hockey just to name a few. Read more here…
Membership Perks
Check out our membership perks, whether you are over 55 or 17 and under, or anywhere in between, we have a great program or discount to help you along.
From the board of directors to our volunteers and staff, we authentically care about the fine people of Alaska. Please learn more and come in to find out for yourself. You could just have a bank account, or be a part of a credit union community that is making a real difference in the place you live and love.
Member Image Credit: Thank you to Helen for the lovely picture of the fireweed.
Field of Membership
Credit Unions operate through a charter that defines our “field of membership”. You can become a Spirit of Alaska member if you qualify as any of the following:
- Any person who lives, works, or worships within the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
- Employees and students of public, private and parochial schools, high schools, and institutions of higher learning north of the Alaska Range.
- Persons retired as pensioners or annuitants from the above employment.
- Alumni of colleges and universities located within the field of membership of this credit union; members of their immediate families; and organizations of such persons.
- Members of the Golden Valley Electric Association.
- Immediate family members of current credit union members.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I eligible to join?
Any person who lives, works, or worships within the Fairbanks North Star Borough is eligible to join the credit union. Employees and students of public, private and parochial schools, high schools, and institutions of higher learning north of the Alaska Range are also eligible to join.
In addition, persons retired as pensioners or annuitants from the above employment; alumni of colleges and universities located within the field of membership of this credit union; members of their immediate families; and organizations of such persons also qualify.
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How can I become a member?
Click “Join Us” above to get started!
If you would like, you can also apply by mail, fax, or in person. Just print out our switch kit here. You can mail, fax, or bring it into one of our branches.
After we receive your documents you will need to come into one of our branches, or make special arrangements, to make your initial deposit and verify your identity. Please contact us if you have additional questions.
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