Membership
Become a Member
Here's how joining works — from sign-up to co-owner.
Here's exactly how joining USCCMPC works — from sign-up to bonafide co-owner.
Scroll the path below — every step explained, nothing hidden.
Phase 1
Discover & Learn
Get to know what co-ownership means
Create your account
Sign up with your name, email, and password.
This opens the online portal where every next step happens. Use an email you check daily.
Watch the PMES
Complete the Pre-Membership Education Seminar.
A ~15-minute seminar on your rights, benefits, and duties as a co-owner — online or in person at the coop office.
Pass the readiness quiz
A short check that you understood the seminar.
Didn't pass? You'll be guided back to re-watch the PMES — no penalty, unlimited retries.
Phase 2
Secure Your Spot
Complete your profile and membership payments
Complete your profile
Fill in employment and personal details.
Have your valid ID and department info ready. Most people finish in under 10 minutes.
Pay membership fees & deposits
₱300 membership fee — amounts differ for USC employees vs personal members.
Compare the two columns below to see what applies to you. Everyone pays the membership fee when submitting the application.
Payment options at a glance
USC Employee
Faculty & staff on USC payroll
- Membership fee
- ₱300 upon application
- Monthly deposit
- ₱500 – ₱1,000
- Payment mode
- Salary deduction
- Starts
- 1 month after BOD approval
Personal
Non-USC payroll members
- Membership fee
- ₱300 upon application
- Initial investment
- ₱2,000 (20 shares @ ₱100)
- Payable over
- Up to 10 months
- Monthly deposit
- ₱500 – ₱3,000
- Payment modes
- OTC, GCash, or Bayad Center
Both paths include the same ₱300 membership fee when you submit your application.
Phase 3
Welcome to the Coop!
From temporary ID to bonafide member
- USCCMPC
Your Name
Temporary Member
Get your temporary member card
Instant digital proof while your file is reviewed.
Save or screenshot it — your official ID comes after board approval.
Board ministerial review
The BOD reviews your application (5–7 business days).
You'll get email updates as your status moves from Submitted → Under Review → Approved.
You're a bonafide member!
Certificate, cooperative ID, and full member benefits.
Loans, investments, CoopMart, dividends — you're officially a co-owner.
Know the path. Ready to walk it?
When this all makes sense, start your real application — the portal guides you through each step above.
Apply Online