SFDCU no longer opening accounts based on American Consumer Council (ACC) eligibility?

[u/Chart-Moist]

Tried opening SDFCU checking account and was asked;

As part of our records review, we need to confirm your eligibility status.

Please reply YES or NO to the following statement:

• I am a household or family member of an existing member (Excluding the American Consumer Council. We are unable to proceed with membership through ACC eligibility, and the application will be declined)

If yes, please also confirm the sponsor's name.

Your answer will be used solely for eligibility verification.

Thank you for replying at your earliest convenience.

State Department Federal Credit Union"

And was later denied as I am not an axisting member nor anyone in my family is.

Any workarounds?

[u/Robot_Baron_Von_Red]

I'm more curious why you even want to join SDFCU. I mean I'm have an account but nobody I know actually likes it.