Honor Society® Member Dues
Is Honor Society® Free?
Yes. Honor Society® offers a free Basic Membership.
Eligible individuals may join Honor Society® at no cost and remain Basic Members without paying dues. Optional paid participation levels are available for members who want access to additional benefits and services.
How Much Does Honor Society® Membership Cost?
Honor Society® Basic Membership is free.
There is no fee required to join, be recognized, or remain a Basic Member.
Honor Society® also offers optional paid participation levels for members who choose to access expanded benefits. Paid participation levels currently start at $65 per six-month term.
Members who wish to explore available participation levels and benefits may view the full comparison here: https://www.honorsociety.org/membership-tiers
What Is Included With Free Basic Membership?
Free Basic Membership with Honor Society® includes:
- Official Honor Society® membership recognition
- Access to the Honor Society® community
- Educational and career-related content
- Member communications and updates
- The ability to upgrade participation level at any time
Free Basic Membership does not expire and does not require payment.
Are There Paid Membership Levels?
Yes. Honor Society® offers optional paid participation levels for members who want expanded access to benefits and services beyond the free Basic Membership.
Honor Society® currently offers the following participation levels:
- Bronze Participation Level
- Silver Participation Level
- Gold Participation Level
- Signature Participation Level
Each participation level includes different benefits, tools, and partner services. Participation levels are entirely optional, and members may remain free Basic Members for as long as they choose.
Why Does Honor Society® Offer Paid Participation Levels?
Honor Society® was founded as a technology- and benefits-driven membership organization.
Some services—such as licensed partner discounts and premium tools—carry real operating costs. Optional participation fees help cover:
- —Licensing fees for partner services
- —Platform development and access
- —Continued development of member benefits
This structure allows Honor Society® to offer both a free membership option and expanded paid participation for members who want additional support.
How Often Are Participation Fees Charged?
Paid participation levels are billed semiannually (once every six months).
This structure helps ensure that licensed partner services remain active throughout the participation period. Members may choose whether to renew, downgrade, or return to free Basic Membership at the end of any term.
Do I Have to Pay to Be an Honor Society® Member?
No.
You do not have to pay to be a member of Honor Society®. Free Basic Membership is always available. Payment is required only if you voluntarily choose a paid participation level.
How Do I Take Advantage of My Honor Society® Membership?
After joining Honor Society®:
- — Log in to your HonorSociety.org account
- — Explore available resources and benefits
- — Decide whether free or optional paid participation aligns with your goals
Members may upgrade, downgrade, or remain in free Basic Membership at any time.




