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Please read the information pertaining to the membership category you qualify for carefully before submitting an application for membership. If you submit a membership application that is incorrect, NAAHP will make any necessary adjustments to the submission and if there is a difference in cost, you will be invoiced for that difference.

You may be required to submit additional information verifying your role at your institution prior to approval for membership (e.g., a letter from your Dean or direct supervisor). 

For questions concerning the membership application process or which membership type you qualify for, please contact Tesha White in the NAAHP national office.

Who qualifies for this membership?

• Individuals who serve in a pre-health advising role at an accredited college or university.

What Is the Region criterion?

• Advisor members belong to a regional association as well as the national association. When you apply for membership, you will be asked select your region based on the state in which your institution is located.
• You can view the listings below to identify which region you belong to, or you can use the Region Identification Table (at the left) to tell you which region you belong to.

• Please make sure you selected the correct regional association. If you have not selected the correct association, NAAHP will make the adjustment and you will be invoiced for any applicable differences.

  Central Region (CAAHP): IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI
  Northeast Region (NEAAHP): CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
  Southeast Region (SAAHP): AR, AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, VI, WV
  Western Region (WAAHP): AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

What is the cost?

• Central Region (CAAHP): $155
• Northeast Region (NEAAHP): $165
• Southeast Region (SAAHP): $150
• Western Region (WAAHP): $165

Why is pricing different?

• The Advisor membership cost consists of the dues for the national association ($130) plus the dues for the regional association. Dues for each regional association vary, therefore the cost for Advisor membership varies based on an Advisor member's region.

What Else is Required for the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Form?

• Membership category (e.g., Advisor member)
• Institutional contact information including:
• Institution Name
  (Be sure to spell out the full name of the institution exactly as it is promoted in the media. Do not use acronyms!)
• Job Title
• Email
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• You will be asked if you have previously held membership with NAAHP through another institution/organization. If you are renewing under a new institution, this helps us to merge your historical data.
• Confirmation that you selected the correct membership category for yourself.
• Confirmation that you have read the NAAHP membership ethics statement.

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Who qualifies for this membership?

• Individuals who serve in a pre-health advising role at an accredited 2-year college or program.

What Is the Region criterion?

• Community College Advisor members belong to a regional association as well as the national association. When you apply for membership, you will need to select the region that you belong to based on the state your institution is located in.
• You can view the listings below to identify which region you belong to, or you can use the Region Identification Table (at the upper left) to tell you which region you belong to.

• Please make sure you selected the correct regional association. If you have not selected the correct association, NAAHP will make the adjustment and you will be invoiced for any applicable differences.

  Central Region (CAAHP): IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI
  Northeast Region (NEAAHP): CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
  Southeast Region (SAAHP): AR, AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, VI, WV
  Western Region (WAAHP): AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

What is the cost?

• $100
  • National Dues: $80
  • Regional Dues: $20
• There is no variation among regional dues for Community College Advisor Members.

What Else is Required for the Form?

• Membership category (e.g., Community College Advisor member)
• Institutional contact information including:

• • Institution Name
    (Be sure to spell out the full name of the institution exactly as it is promoted in the media. Do not use acronyms!)
  • Job Title
  • Email
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
• You will be asked if you have previously held membership with NAAHP through another institution/organization. If you are renewing under a new institution, this helps us to merge your historical data.
• Confirmation that you selected the correct membership category for yourself.
• Confirmation that you have read the NAAHP membership ethics statement.

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Who qualifies for this membership?

• Individuals who are employed by an accredited college, university, or program that grants a graduate level degree for licensure in a health profession, an association of such a college or institution, or a recognized association of health professionals.

What Is the Region criterion?

• None, Patron members do not belong to a regional association as they are only comprised of pre-health advisors.

What is the cost?

• $350

What Else is Required for the Form?

• When you complete the membership form, you will be required to select the membership category that you fit into.
• You will also provide your institutional contact information such as:
• Institution Name
  (Be sure to spell out the full name of the institution exactly as it is promoted in the media. Do not use acronyms!)
• Title
• Email
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• Patron members are also to select the professional field(s) they are associated with. This helps with listing your institution/organization accurately in the back of The Advisor quarterly journal.
• You will be asked if you have previously held membership with NAAHP through another institution/organization. If you are renewing under a new institution, this helps us to merge your historical data.
• Confirmation that you selected the correct membership category for yourself.
• Confirmation that you have read the NAAHP membership ethics statement.

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Who qualifies for this membership?

• Individuals who are employed by an accredited college, university, or program that grants a graduate level degree for licensure in a health profession, an association of such a college or institution, or a recognized association of health professionals that has at least one full Patron member with current membership in NAAHP.

What Is the Region criterion?

• None, Associate Patron members do not belong to a regional association as they are only comprised of pre-health advisors.

What is the cost?

• $200

Why is pricing different from Patron Membership?

• Associate Patron membership is offered at a reduced rate to institutions/organizations that have multiple individuals falling into the Patron membership category. The Associate Patron membership type comes with all of the same benefits as Patron membership but also gives a price break to the institution/organization after a different individual from that institution/organization has already joined as a full Patron member.

What Else is Required for the Form?

• When you complete the membership form, you will be required to select the membership category that you fit into.
• You will also provide your institutional contact information such as:
• Institution Name
  (Be sure to spell out the full name of the institution exactly as it is promoted in the media. Do not use acronyms!)
• Title
• Email
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• Associate Patron members are also to select the professional field(s) they are associated with. This helps with listing your institution/organization accurately in the back of The Advisor quarterly journal.
• You will be asked if you have previously held membership with NAAHP through another institution/organization. If you are renewing under a new institution, this helps us to merge your historical data.
• Confirmation that you selected the correct membership category for yourself.
• Confirmation that you have read the NAAHP membership ethics statement.

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Who qualifies for this membership?

• Individuals who have retired from health professions advising or admissions and who have been an Advisor or Patron member of NAAHP for at least 5 years before retirement.
• New emeritus members must be approved by the NAAHP Membership committee.
• An emeritus member who returns to advising for a college or university is no longer eligible for emeritus status and will revert to advisor member status. Members who begin advising either individually or with a company or business that is “for profit” are not eligible for emeritus status. Where the status is uncertain, it will be reviewed by the Executive Director and, if necessary, the Membership Committee, for a decision.

What Is the Region criterion?

• None, Emeritus members do not belong to a regional association

What is the cost?

• $20

What Else is Required for the Form?

• Emeritus membership cannot be selected from the new membership form.
• Individuals interested in acquiring Emeritus membership will need to be in touch with NAAHP directly to hold this membership type.

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