Membership

Become a Member

Here's how joining works — from sign-up to co-owner.

8 Steps3 PhasesCo-Owner Goal

Here's exactly how joining USCCMPC works — from sign-up & eligibility to bonafide co-owner.

Scroll the path below — every step explained, nothing hidden.

Before you begin

Who can become a member?

You may apply if you belong to one of the groups below. In Step 1, the portal runs an eligibility test against these categories to confirm you're a viable potential member before you continue.

Tap a group to see who qualifies.

Teaching and non-teaching personnel of USC
Contractual employees whose payroll is handled by USC
USC students who are 18 years old and above

USC Employees & Students

People directly employed, contracted, or enrolled as adults at the university.

Teaching and non-teaching personnel of USC
Contractual employees whose payroll is handled by USC
USC students who are 18 years old and above

Family of USC Members

Immediate relatives and legal guardians of regular members or minor students.

Immediate family of regular members who are employed or have a viable business earning at least minimum-wage equivalent income
Parents applying for accounts of USC students who are still minors

USC-Affiliated Groups

Organizations, agencies, alumni, and services tied to the USC ecosystem.

Employees of USC-MPC
Permanent employees of SVD within USC MPC’s area of operation
Permanent employees of agencies working at USC (with MOA for payroll deduction)
Alumni of USC
USC shuttle bus drivers

Community Members

Residents and individuals in the cooperative’s area of operation.

Community individuals within the visibility of the cooperative’s operation

Not sure which group applies to you? Visit the coop office or contact our Help Desk before applying.

Phase 1

Discover & Learn

Account setup, eligibility check, and co-ownership education

Create account

Eligibility screening

Viable potential member → continue

Create your account & take the eligibility test

Register with your name, email, and password to open the portal. Immediately after signup, a short eligibility screening asks which group you belong to — USC employee, student, family of a member, USC-affiliated, or community member — and checks that you meet the requirements listed above.

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. You can only proceed here once you pass the eligibility test.

Pass the PMES readiness quiz

A short check that you understood the seminar — not your membership eligibility.

Didn't pass? You'll be guided back to re-watch the PMES — no penalty, unlimited retries. This quiz is separate from the eligibility test in Step 1.

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 – ₱3,000
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

Cooperative Membership Committee

Initial review

Initial review passed

USCCMPC

Your Name

Temporary Member

Membership Committee initial review & temporary badge

Badge after committee approval

Your temporary member badge is issued once the Cooperative Membership Committee clears initial review.

The Cooperative Membership Committee reviews your application, eligibility, and documents. When initial review is complete, you receive a digital temporary member badge and card — proof of provisional status while your file moves to board ministerial review.

Board ministerial review

The BOD reviews your application after committee clearance (5–7 business days).

Following membership committee initial review, the Board of Directors conducts ministerial review. 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