Membership Categories and Pricing
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Postsecondary Institution
$555 to $1,225
Postsecondary Institution Membership
Up to 8 members: $555
9-16 members: $755
17-25 members: $985
26 members or more: $1,225
An institutional membership provides all team members on the roster with an array of NACAC member benefits.
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best leverage your recruitment efforts and enrollment management practices
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including professional certificates such as Data Informed Territory Management
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from Building an Effective Data Culture to The Single Best Way to Improve Yield After Campus Tours
- Significant savings on recruitment events including NACAC’s National College Fair program
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include Women in Admission SIG, Emerging Admission Professional SIG, and Regional Admission Counselor SIG
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Eligibility to have your university featured in NACAC’s annual College Openings Update, which drives student interest to universities that review students for admission after May 1
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Postsecondary Individual
$235
Postsecondary Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are countless reasons for admission counseling professionals to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best leverage your recruitment efforts and enrollment management practices
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including professional certificates such as Data Informed Territory Management
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from Building an Effective Data Culture to The Single Best Way to Improve Yield After Campus Tours
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include Women in Admission SIG, Emerging Admission Professional SIG, and Regional Admission Counselor SIG
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Eligibility to have your university featured in NACAC’s annual College Openings Update, which drives student interest to universities that review students for admission after May 1
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Postsecondary Associate
$135
Postsecondary Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Secondary Institution
$330 to $760
Secondary Institution Membership
Up to 8 members: $330
9-16 members: $530
17 or more members: $760
There are countless reasons for high school counselors to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Continuing education credit eligibility for the majority of NACAC professional development programming
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from recommendation letter best practices to supporting students in transition
- Clear insights through NACAC’s partnership with the College Guidance Network, providing thoughtful advice for counselors, students and families
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include Public School Counselor SIG, Public Charter School SIG and Private School Counselor SIG, among many others!
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Secondary Individual
$235
Secondary Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are countless reasons for high school counselors to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Continuing education credit eligibility for the majority of NACAC professional development programming
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from recommendation letter best practices to supporting students in transition
- Clear insights through NACAC’s partnership with the College Guidance Network, providing thoughtful advice for counselors, students and families
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include Public School Counselor SIG, Public Charter School SIG and Private School Counselor SIG, among many others!
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Secondary Associate
$135
Secondary Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
College Access / Community-Based Organization
$330 to $760
College Access / Community-Based Organization Membership
Up to 8 members: $330
9-16 members: $530
17 or more members: $760
There are countless reasons for CBO professionals to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from What to Know about Federal Student Aid to College Admission Cases Before the Supreme Court
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking including the CBO SIG and a range of affinity-oriented SIGs
- Invaluable access to resources to leverage your work, some of which can be shared with your students and their families including the Guide to the College Admission Process, the Step by Step College Awareness and Planning curriculum and Paying for College Knowledge Center
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Community-Based Organization Individual
$235
Community-Based Organization Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are countless reasons for CBO professionals to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from What to Know about Federal Student Aid to College Admission Cases Before the Supreme Court
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking including the CBO SIG and a range of affinity-oriented SIGs
- Invaluable access to resources to leverage your work, some of which can be shared with your students and their families including the Guide to the College Admission Process, the Step by Step College Awareness and Planning curriculum and Paying for College Knowledge Center
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Community-Based Organization Associate
$135
Community-Based Organization Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Non-Profit Organization
$600 to $1,000
Non-Profit Organizational Membership
Up to 8 members: $600
9-16 members: $800
17 or more members: $1,000
There are countless reasons why a nonprofit organization would want to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in college admission counseling through NACAC’s award winning publications and lively online member exchanges
- Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to ethics, best practices, access, and equity in college admissions
- Be the first to hear about initiatives to engage NACAC’s 26,000+ members through unique opportunities such as industry insight webinars, exhibitions, and sponsorships
- Receive major discounts on NACAC professional development programming and events
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
Corporate Organization
$725 to $1,250
Corporate Organization Membership
Up to 8 members: $725
9-16 members: $975
17 or more members: $1,250
There are countless reasons why a corporate organization might want to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in college admission counseling through NACAC’s award winning publications and lively online member exchanges
- Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to ethics, best practices, access, and equity in college admissions
- Be the first to hear about initiatives to engage NACAC’s 26,000+ members through unique opportunities such as industry insight webinars, exhibitions, and sponsorships
- Receive major discounts on NACAC professional development programming and events
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service
Independent Educational Consultant Individual
$235
Independent Educational Consultant Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are countless reasons for IEC’s to join NACAC. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Counselor’s Guide to Student Athlete-Advising
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from personal statement development tips to supporting students in transition
- Clear insights through NACAC’s partnership with the College Guidance Network, providing thoughtful advice for counselors, students and families
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include the Independent Educational Consultant SIG and a variety of affinity-oriented groups.
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
University System Administrator Individual
$235
University System Administrator Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are myriad reasons to join NACAC as a University System Administrator or School District Administrator. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from What to Know about Federal Student Aid to College Admission Cases Before the Supreme Court
- Invaluable access to resources to leverage your work and understand the landscape impacting the institutions and professionals you serve
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
School District Administrator Individual
$235
School District Administrator Individual Membership
Membership costs $235
There are myriad reasons to join NACAC as a School District Administrator. Here are just a few:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and tips and tricks to best serve your students
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from What to Know about Federal Student Aid to College Admission Cases Before the Supreme Court
- Invaluable access to resources to leverage your work and understand the landscape impacting the institutions and professionals you serve
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes and eligible for Board and committee service.
University System Administrator Individual Associate
$135
University System Administrator Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
School District Administrator Individual Associate
$135
School District Administrator Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Affiliate Staff Individual Associate
$135
Affiliate Staff Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Non-Affiliated Professional Individual Associate
$135
Non-Affiliated Professional Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Student Individual Associate
$125
Student Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Faculty Individual Associate
$135
Faculty Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $135
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes nor eligible for Board or committee service.
Retired Individual
$125
Retired Individual Membership
Retired members are individuals who were once employed in admission, counseling, or financial aid but are currently enjoying retirement. NACAC is delighted that so many individuals choose to continue their involvement with NACAC and remain connected to the field by taking advantage of a retired membership! We offer an individual membership that supports just one person for retired memberships.
Membership costs $125
There are myriad reasons to join NACAC as a retired member. We recognize that you may have had a range of professional experiences within college admissions counseling, but here are just a few reasons to join:
- Award winning publications delivered directly to your inbox, featuring thought leadership and up-to-date reporting on the issues facing higher education and college admission counseling
- Discounts on NACAC events and meetings including Guiding the Way to Inclusion and NACAC’s annual conference
- Access to NACAC’s lively member exchanges, where you can sharpen your skills and keep in touch with your colleagues
- Opportunity to engage with Special Interest Groups, micro communities providing an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. SIGs include the Active Retired SIG and a variety of affinity-oriented groups.
- Discounted access to a range of educational opportunities, including eLearning courses such as Financial Aid 101
- Full access to NACAC’s live webinars and webinar library, which includes timely topics ranging from recommendation letter best practices to college admission cases before the supreme court
*This membership is eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
We welcome you to join NACAC’s vital community of more than 26,000 college admission counseling professionals worldwide through one of the below membership categories:
This lower-cost associate membership provides access to NACAC’s digital resources, including the Bulletin member newsletter, Today in College Admission news headlines, and the digital version of The Journal of College Admission as well as discounts on self paced eLearning opportunities, such as Financial Aid 101. Associate Membership does not include voting privileges, eligibility for Board or committee service, or member discounts on NACAC programs and events, including the Annual Conference. Professionals at both the secondary and postsecondary levels are eligible for this category, as are students, non-affiliated professionals, affiliate staff, and university system and school district staff.
Member Voices
“I have always looked to NACAC to outline the standards for our profession and to keep me informed about important issues impacting our work and the students we serve. NACAC has also provided me with some of the most beneficial professional development opportunities both in programming (conferences) and in networking. I enjoy connecting with colleagues from all over the world who are coming together with the same mission. “
“I am a drastically better professional due to the many resources available through the NACAC network. I cannot do my work without NACAC. “
“I’ve been a NACAC member as part of a college, a secondary school, and now as an IEC. I benefit from the professional development opportunities, including attending my first advocacy day event this year. After more than 20 years in this profession, reconnecting with some of my early mentors at the conference each year is a treat. “
“I cannot imagine my career during these past 20 years without NACAC. NACAC provides the interconnectedness for members serving within our profession and the ability to gain valuable insight into the larger world of college admissions. The relationships with colleagues in the profession I have established over the years at national conferences and at other NACAC professional development programs along with my involvement within NACAC and its affiliates has been essential in my development and growth as a leader and made me a better counselor and advocate for students. “