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 without interruption.

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:

Paid benefits remain active through the end of the billing period
Your account returns to free Basic membership
Your Honor Society® membership remains active

Canceling a paid participation level does not cancel membership.

Does my membership expire after I cancel?

No.

Honor Society membership:

Does not expire
Does not require payment to remain active
Continues even if no paid participation level is selected

You remain a full Honor Society® member after canceling.

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 associated with the canceled participation level end.

Can I re-add a paid participation level later?

Yes.

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

Re-adding a participation level later is normal and expected.

Why doesn’t canceling a paid participation 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
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? Paid benefits end; membership continues.
Does membership expire? No.
Can I upgrade again later? Yes.