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.
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.