Can I be a member without choosing a participation level?

Yes. You can be an Honor Society® member without choosing a participation level.

Honor Society® membership is free. Choosing a participation level is optional and is not required to join or remain a member.

Definition

Participation levels are optional.
Honor Society membership exists independently of participation levels. Not choosing a participation level does not affect membership status.

What happens if I don’t choose a participation level?

Nothing changes.

If you do not choose a participation level:

• You remain a full Honor Society® member

• Your membership remains active

• Your membership does not expire

• You continue to receive communications available to members

Many members choose not to select a participation level.

Do I still have access to scholarships opportunities?

Yes.

As long as your membership is active:

• You have full access to the Honor Society scholarships opportunities

• Participation levels do not affect access to scholarships opportunities

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

Does not choosing a participation level reduce my membership?

No.

Not choosing a participation level:

• Does not cancel membership

• Does not reduce membership status

• Does not cause membership to expire

Members who do not choose a participation level are full Honor Society® members.

Can I choose a participation level later?

Yes.

Members may choose 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.

What happens if I choose a participation level and then cancel it?

If you choose a participation level and later cancel or downgrade:

• Paid participation benefits remain active through the end of the billing period

• Your account returns to the free Basic level

• Your Honor Society® membership continues uninterrupted

Canceling a participation level does not cancel membership.

Why does Honor Society allow membership without participation levels?

Honor Society is designed to be inclusive and flexible.

This allows members to:

• Join without financial pressure

• Participate at their own pace

• Decide later whether optional participation levels are useful

Quick answers

• Can I be a member without choosing a participation level? Yes.

• Is choosing a participation level required? No.

• Does my membership expire if I don’t choose one? No.

• Can I choose one later? Yes.

Summary

• Honor Society membership is free

• Choosing a participation level is optional

• You can be a member without selecting a participation level

• Membership does not expire

• Access to scholarships opportunities is based on membership, not participation