Membership Options
More Access. More Flexibility. More Ways to Engage.
The Academy is evolving to make it easier than ever to join, stay connected, and engage in the ways that matter most to you.
With new options designed to increase both access and flexibility—from spreading out membership dues to engaging with Scientific Societies on your timeline—you have more ways than ever to be part of the Academy and get value from your membership.
Pay over time. Join anytime. Stay connected.
For Newly Certified Professionals
Advance Your Membership as You Advance Your Career
Start strong with a graduated dues structure designed to support newly certified orthotic and prosthetic professionals as they transition into practice.
Graduated Dues Structure Year 1: $99 Year 2: $199 Year 3: $299
- Designed specifically for newly-certified professionals
- Full access to Academy member benefits from day one
- A more manageable path into full membership
Available for select member types
Spread Out Your Membership Dues & Pay Over Time
Spread the cost of membership dues across equal payments—while maintaining full access to the benefits and resources that support your professional growth.
- Dues are split into equal installment payments
- Automatic payments are required (credit or debit card)
- Members receive full benefits as long as payments remain current
- Designed to make annual dues more manageable
For Society Participation
Engage with Scientific Societies on Your Timeline
It’s now easier to get involved in a Scientific Society—when it works for you.
Academy members can add participation through an annual subscription model designed to keep involvement simple, flexible, and ongoing.
- Available to current Academy members
- Billed separately from membership dues
- Supports ongoing engagement in your area of professional interest
- Simplifies how you join and maintain Society participation
Which option is right for you?
These options are designed to meet you at different points in your professional journey. You may qualify for one—or choose the one that best aligns with how you want to manage your membership and participation.
I’m newly certified.
The Step-Up Dues Program offers a graduated approach to dues as you begin your career.
I want a more manageable payment option. The Membership Payment Plan lets you divide dues into equal payments over time.
I want to join or stay involved in a Society. Scientific Society subscriptions make it easier to stay engaged in a focused professional community.
Important Details and Eligibility
Eligibility requirements apply to each option. The graduated dues structure is designed for newly certified professionals. The Membership Payment Plan is available for Professional, Newly Certified Professional, International Affiliate, and Associate members and requires automatic payment enrollment and continued good standing. Scientific Society participation requires active Academy membership and is billed separately. Please review each option for full details on eligibility, billing timelines, and renewal information.
