What does Basic (free) membership include?

Basic membership is free and provides full Honor Society® membership status.

All members begin with Basic (free) Honor Society membership. No payment is required to join, and Basic membership does not expire.

Definition

Basic membership is the free level of Honor Society membership.
It provides recognition as an Honor Society® member and access to core communications and opportunities. Upgrading to a paid participation level is optional and not required.

What is included with Basic (free) membership?

Basic (free) membership includes:

• Recognition as an Honor Society® member
  Members may list Honor Society® membership as an affiliation or recognition where appropriate.

• Access to Honor Society communications and opportunities
  Members receive updates about programs, opportunities, and announcements.

• Eligibility to apply for programs and scholarships when available
  Participation level does not create or remove eligibility for Basic membership programs unless explicitly stated.

• Ongoing membership with no payment required
  Basic membership does not expire and remains active without payment.

• The option to upgrade later — or never upgrade at all
  Members may remain at the Basic level indefinitely.

Is payment required to receive Basic membership?

No.

Basic membership is free. Payment is not required to join Honor Society or to remain a member.

Does Basic membership limit my membership status?

No.

Basic members are full Honor Society® members.
Paid participation levels do not create membership and do not replace Basic membership.

Can I stay a Basic member permanently?

Yes.

Many members choose to remain Basic members indefinitely. There is no obligation to upgrade and no deadline to decide.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes.

Members may upgrade to an optional paid participation level at any time. Many members choose to upgrade later when reaching milestones such as applying for scholarships, preparing for graduation, or updating resumes or professional profiles.

Upgrading later is normal and expected.

If I cancel a paid participation level, what happens to my Basic membership?

If you cancel or downgrade a paid participation level:

• Your paid benefits end at the end of the billing period

• Your Basic (free) Honor Society membership remains active

Membership and paid participation levels are separate.

Why does Honor Society offer a free Basic membership?

Honor Society offers free Basic membership to ensure accessibility and flexibility.

This allows members to:

• Join without financial pressure

• Explore opportunities at their own pace

• Decide later whether optional participation levels are right for them

Quick answers

• Is Basic membership free? Yes.

• Do I have to pay to be a Basic member? No.

• Does Basic membership expire? No.

• Is upgrading required? No.