What are the different membership categories?

NASP is currently offering a membership that extends through June 30, 2022. Dues listed below are based on the one-time payment option. Members enrolled in the installment plan were charged an additional $10 non-refundable processing fee with their first installment payment.

Do you offer a payment plan for membership dues?

Enrollment in the installment plan for this membership year ended on June 21 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. At this time, we are only offering the option to pay dues in one payment.

Is my dues payment tax deductible?

Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes. Dues may be partially deductible under other provisions of the Internal Revenue code, such as trade or business expenses. The portion of your dues payment that supports lobbying efforts, 0.72%, is not deductible. Donations to the Education and Research Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, and Minority Scholarship Program may be tax deductible as charitable contributions to the extent of the law.

Am I eligible for the Common Address membership if my coworker is a Regular member?

The Common Address membership is only available to a school psychologist who shares a residential address with a current NASP Regular member and does not wish to receive duplicate copies of NASP publications.

Can I share my member login information with my colleagues?

NASP member benefits, including those accessed online, are provided exclusively for the individual with the NASP membership. Please do not share your website login information with others.

Does NASP offer group memberships?

NASP memberships are offered to individual school psychologists, graduate students, and allied professionals; there are no group memberships.

When does the membership year run?

The NASP membership year runs from July 1 through June 30.

When do my membership benefits take effect?

If you join or renew online, it can take up to 2 business days for your payment to be processed. While your membership is valid immediately, your access to certain Web-based benefits and professional liability insurance will not take effect until your payment has been processed. If you join by mail or phone, please allow up to two weeks for processing.

Does my membership make me eligible for discounted professional liability insurance?

Yes, your NASP membership makes you eligible for discounted professional liability insurance with two companies:

• Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc. can be reached at (800) 265-9366 and offers professional liability insurance, as well as life and health insurance, to NASP members.
• The American Professional Agency can be reached at (800) 421-6694 and offers professional liability insurance to NASP members.

NASP does not recommend one company over another; please call both agencies to see which policy will best fit your individual situation.

Does NASP accept purchase orders for membership dues?

We honor VISA, MasterCard, money orders, and personal checks as forms of payment. We are unable to accept purchase orders for membership dues unless accompanied by a check and current membership application.

How can I get a membership card and certificate?

You can access your membership card and certificate online any time after your payment is processed. Shortly after you join or renew, you will receive an email notifying you that you may log into your account and download a printable, personalized membership card and certificate. If you need help accessing your card and certificate, please contact us at membership@naspweb.org, (866) 331-NASP, or (301) 657-0270.

Does joining my state association automatically make me a NASP member?

Your state association and NASP are separate organizations, each offering many benefits to their members. Joining a state organization does not make you a NASP member. Visit this list for information on your state association.