Associate Membership Benefits

NACS membership can help your business grow
Joining NACS is one of the smartest business investments you can make. Membership with NACS will help you:

Sell more of your product or service
  • The Directory of Colleges and College Stores* puts you in touch with college stores from around the world.
  • Access to industry information and research.
  • NACS mailing lists are available to members at discounted rates, helping you reach potential buyers.
  • As a NACS associate member, you receive access to the Member Resource Center, a password-protected area of the NACS web site that contains research, industry information, and more!
  • Preferred member educational opportunities. Free audio conference participation and free/discounted online learning opportunities.
  • Preferred member rates on products purchased in the NACS Store.
Reduce the cost of doing business
  • Significant discounts have been negotiated on behalf of NACS members for business services such as small package and freight shipments, health insurance, pre-employment (background) checks, merchant clearance, and catalog design and printing. The savings from these programs alone can more than pay for your annual NACS dues! Learn More
Gain a competitive advantage
  • Members have the exclusive opportunity to exhibit at CAMEX: Campus Market Expo.
  • Electronic discussion lists keep you "in the loop" with daily communications from college store personnel.
  • Publications such as Campus Marketplace (e-mail newsletter) and The College Store bi-monthly magazine provide you with up-to-the-minute industry news.
Excellent return on investment
Annual dues for associate (company) membership are only $425 plus a one-time application fee of $250, so the total amount for your first year is just $675.

Apply online or Download an application (PDF) today!

Are you currently employed by an Associate Member firm? Take a look at the benefits available to you through Associate Representative Membership.

Contact the NACS Membership department at membership@nacs.org if you have any questions or need further assistance.