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Membership

We welcome new applications to our association! 

Information about membership and the application to join can be found below.

About Membership & Fees

Membership in International ACAC is open to individuals engaged in work related to assisting students in the transition from secondary schools to post-secondary studies. Members may work at institutions, organizations, or independently, so long as their work adheres to the International ACAC mission.

  • Each person must maintain their own membership. Membership is given to individuals, rather than institutions.
  • Membership is for the calendar year, January 1 through December 31.
  • Member dues were updated via membership vote in October 2025. Read more here.
  • Membership dues waivers are available for colleagues and institutions that could benefit from financial assistance.

Types of Membership

Member Type Application Form Dues
Post-Secondary - Primary Member
*A primary member is
required 
for each institution.
Post-Secondary (College & University) $152
Post-Secondary - Additional Member Post-Secondary (College & University) $61
Member Type Application Form Dues
Secondary
Secondary (High School) $61

 

 

*In July 2025, the Executive Board voted to remove the distinction between Primary and Additional Secondary Members. There is just one level within the Secondary Member Type.

Employment Status Member Type Application Form Dues
Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) Individual Member Individual  $61
Employed at a Small For-Profit Organization* Individual Member Individual  $61
Individual Associate** Individual Member Individual  $61
Retired international
admissions professional
Retired Professional Individual  $12

*According to the International ACAC Policies & Procedures, a small organization is one with three or fewer employees (including administrative support, part-time and full-time employees, and/or freelance/seasonal hires).

**For the purposes of International ACAC membership, an individual associate is defined as an education professional working in an independent, consultancy/short-term contractual role supporting organizations and/or secondary and post-secondary institutions in recommended ethical practices related to supporting students transitioning to higher education.

If You Work For... Member Type Application Form Dues
A for-profit organization
(with more than three employees)
For-Profit Organization -
Primary Member
*A primary member is
required 
for each organization.
Organizational $394
For-Profit Organization - Additional Member Organizational $91
 A non-profit organization
(with more than three employees)
Non-Profit Organization -
Primary Member
*A primary member is
required 
for each organization.
Organizational $273
Non-Profit Organization - Additional Member Organizational $91
A community-based organization
(with more than three employees)
CBO - Primary Member
*A primary member is
required 
for each organization.
Organizational $61
CBO - Additional Member Organizational $61

Important notes regarding your membership application:

  • If financial constraint is a barrier to membership, please consider applying for a Membership Dues Waiver.
  • When completing your application, you will establish a username (typically your email address) and password. Be sure to save this information so that you can log in to the website once your membership application has been approved.
  • Members of the International ACAC Membership Committee will review your application. Please allow two to four weeks from the time of submitting your application until it has been approved. In the event that additional information is required to process your application or member dues payment, additional time may be required.
  • Secondary and Post-Secondary applicants will be prompted to process payment of dues immediately after submitting their application. Organizational applicants and Individual applicants will be invoiced for dues after their application is approved by the Membership Committee.
  • Dues may be paid via credit card, check, or wire transfer. Payment details are provided on the application forms.
  • Once your membership application is approved and dues are paid, you will be notified via email and granted access to all member-only benefits.
For more detailed information on International ACAC membership, please refer to the International ACAC Bylaws.

International ACAC Membership Applications

If you work for a Secondary Institution or high school.

If you work for a Post-Secondary Institution (college or university).

If you are an IEC or individual associate (definitions in the table above).

If you work for a Nonprofit, For-Profit, or Community Based Organization.

If you are a retired international admissions professional.

Membership Application: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about membership or the application process, please reach out to Admin@InternationalACAC.org.

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