What happens if my paid participation level ends?

If your paid participation level ends, your Honor Society® membership continues.

When a paid participation level ends—whether due to cancellation or the end of a billing period—your account continues at the free Basic level. Membership does not end.

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 determine whether membership remains active.

What does it mean for a paid participation level to end?

A paid participation level may end if:

You cancel or downgrade it, or
A billing period concludes without renewal

When this happens, only the paid benefits associated with that level end.

What happens to my membership when a paid participation level ends?

If your paid participation level ends:

Paid benefits continue through the end of the billing period
Your account continues at the free Basic level
Your Honor Society® membership remains active and uninterrupted

Ending a paid participation level does not cancel membership.

Do I lose access to scholarships or opportunities?

No.

As long as your membership is active:

You continue to have access to the Honor Society scholarships platform and available opportunities
Participation levels do not affect scholarship access

Scholarship eligibility and selection are based on each scholarship’s stated criteria, not on participation level.

Does my membership expire when a paid level ends?

No.

Membership:

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

Can I choose another participation level later?

Yes.

Members may choose to add or change a 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.

Choosing a participation level later is normal and expected.

Why doesn’t the end of a paid participation level end 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

What happens if my paid participation level ends? Paid benefits end; membership continues.
Do I remain a member? Yes.
Does my membership expire? No.
Can I choose a participation level again later? Yes.