Does canceling a paid participation level cancel my membership?

No. Canceling a paid participation level does not cancel your Honor Society® membership.

Honor Society® membership is free. If you cancel a paid participation level, your membership continues at the free Basic level.

Definition

Membership and participation levels are separate.
Paid participation levels add optional benefits for a billing period, but they do not create membership and do not control whether membership remains active.

What happens when I cancel a paid participation level?

If you cancel or downgrade a paid participation level:

Your paid benefits remain active through the end of the billing period
Your account returns to free Basic membership
Your Honor Society® membership continues uninterrupted

Canceling a paid participation level does not cancel membership.

Does my membership expire after I cancel?

No.

Free Basic membership:

Does not expire
Does not require renewal
Remains active without payment

You remain a full Honor Society® member after canceling a paid level.

Do I lose access to Honor Society if I cancel?

No.

After canceling a paid participation level, you continue to have:

Recognition as an Honor Society® member
Access to communications and opportunities available to free Basic members

Only the optional paid benefits end when the billing period concludes.

Can I re-upgrade later?

Yes.

Members may choose to upgrade again to a paid participation level at any time. Many members upgrade later when it aligns with milestones such as applying for scholarships, preparing for graduation, or updating resumes or professional profiles.

Re-upgrading later is normal and expected.

Why doesn’t canceling a paid level cancel membership?

Honor Society is designed to be membership-first and inclusive.

This means:

Membership is free and ongoing
Paid participation levels are optional enhancements
Members keep their membership regardless of participation choices

Quick answers

Does canceling a paid participation level cancel my membership? No.
What happens after I cancel? Your account returns to free Basic membership.
Does free Basic membership expire? No.
Can I upgrade again later? Yes.