Membership Categories and Pricing
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Postsecondary Institution
$525 to $1125
Postsecondary Institution Membership
Postsecondary members are professionals employed by colleges/universities whose primary work includes assisting students as they transition from secondary to postsecondary or between postsecondary institutions. These individuals must be employed by accredited, not-for-profit institutions. NACAC’s institutional membership option can provide an entire admission counseling team with NACAC member benefits and is billed based on the number of staff members.
Up to 8 members: $525
9-16 members: $725
17-25 members: $925
26 members or more: $1,125
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.
Postsecondary Individual
$225
Postsecondary Individual Membership
Membership costs $225
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.
Postsecondary Associate
$125
Postsecondary Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Secondary Institution
$300 to $700
Secondary Institution Membership
Up to 8 members: $300
9-16 members: $500
17 or more members: $700
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.
Secondary Individual
$225
Secondary Individual Membership
Secondary members are professionals employed by a school whose primary work includes assisting students as they transition from secondary to postsecondary education. This membership supports just one professional with a full array of NACAC member benefits.
Membership costs $225
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.
Secondary Associate
$125
Secondary Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
College Access / Community-Based Organization
$300 to $700
College Access / Community-Based Organization Membership
Community Based Organization (CBO) and College Access Organization members are professionals employed by a CBO or College Access organization that provides counseling, admission, or financial aid services to students at the state or local level. NACAC’s institutional membership option can provide an entire team with NACAC member benefits and is billed based on the number of staff members.
Up to 8 members: $300
9-16 members: $500
17 or more members: $700
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.
Community-Based Organization Individual
$225
Community-Based Organization Individual Membership
Community Based Organization (CBO) and College Access Organization members are professionals employed by a CBO or College Access organization that provides counseling, admission, or financial aid services to students at the state or local level. This individual membership supports just one professional with a full array of NACAC member benefits.
Membership costs $225
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.
Community-Based Organization Associate
$125
Community-Based Organization Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Non-Profit Organization
$525 to $925
Non-Profit Organizational Membership
Nonprofit members are professionals employed by organizations that offer counseling and/or financial aid services at no cost to students and families. Nonprofit organizations differ from Community Based Organizations by providing support on a national scale. NACAC’s institutional membership option can provide an entire team with NACAC member benefits and is billed based on the number of staff members.
Up to 8 members: $525
9-16 members: $725
17 or more members: $925
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.
Corporate Organization
$650 to $1150
Corporate Organization Membership
Corporate members are professionals employed by organizations that provide services or products that relate to the field of college admissions counseling and/or financial aid, including Independent Educational Consultant Organizations which employ multiple counselors. NACAC’s organizational membership provides an entire team with NACAC member benefits and is billed based on the number of staff members.
Up to 8 members: $650
9-16 members: $900
17 or more members: $1,150
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.
Independent Educational Consultant Individual
$225
Independent Educational Consultant Individual Membership
Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) members are professionals that provide direct college admission counseling or financial aid services to students and families. Those who fall within this category are able to join NACAC though an individual membership.
Membership costs $225
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.
University System Administrator Individual
$225
University System Administrator Individual Membership
University System Administrator members are professionals employed by university systems. These professionals typically work with more than one school, college or university at the administrative level and are able to join NACAC under an individual membership that supports one professional.
Membership costs $225
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.
School District Administrator Individual
$225
School District Adminstrator Individual Membership
School District Administrator members are professionals employed by school districts. These professionals typically work with more than one school, college or university at the administrative level and are able to join NACAC under an individual membership that supports one professional
Membership costs $225
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.
University System Administrator Individual Associate
$125
University System Administrator Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
School District Administrator Individual Associate
$125
School District Administrator Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Affiliate Staff Individual Associate
$125
Affiliate Staff Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Non-Affiliated Professional Individual Associate
$125
Non-Affiliated Professional Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Student Individual Associate
$125
Student Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
Faculty Individual Associate
$125
Faculty Individual Associate Membership
Membership costs $125
*This membership is NOT eligible to participate in annual and special member votes.
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 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. “