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 to bonafide co-owner.

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

Phase 1

Discover & Learn

Get to know what co-ownership means

    1
  1. 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.

  2. 2
  3. 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.

  4. 3
  5. 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

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  1. Complete your profile

    Fill in employment and personal details.

    Have your valid ID and department info ready. Most people finish in under 10 minutes.

  2. 5
  3. 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

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  1. 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.

  2. 7
  3. 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.

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  5. 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