START A TSA CHAPTER
Membership in TSA covers each school year. TSA membership begins when a chapter completes affiliation and ends at the conclusion of the national TSA conference.
TSA offers three curriculum-integrated membership programs. Chapters choose the program that works best for them (note that each affiliation type also requires a $10 advisor fee that is not included in the fees shown below):
- Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP)
A chapter affiliates up to 10 members and a Chapter Advisor by paying a flat fee (members may be added during the year for an additional fee). The membership fee for Red CAP is $120 at the national level, plus state dues. - White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP)
A chapter affiliates 11 or more members by paying a per member fee for state and national dues. The membership fee for White CAP is $12 per member at the national level, plus state dues. - Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP)
A chapter affiliates an unlimited number of members in a school for a flat fee. This option is popular among chapters in which students rotate through a STEM class for a portion of the year because it enables all students to be members. The membership fee for Blue CAP is $400 at the national level, plus state dues.
Follow these easy steps to start a chapter in your school:
Step 1: Review the Member Affiliation Policies
Step 2: Join/Login tab on the TSA website
Step 3: Start a new chapter and follow the onscreen instructions
Step 4: Pay Membership Dues
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