Individuals who are students, trainees or early career professionals may be eligible for reduced dues. To determine if you qualify for one of these dues categories, please review the chart below. When you join ASPEN, you will be asked to provide the verification document listed below.
Note that members in the Student category and the Trainee/Early Career category receive access to ASPEN journals electronically. To receive physical journals, members must be Professional or Physician category members.
| Discipline | Current Level | Membership Category | Annual Dues | Documentation Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Undergraduate Student, Full-Time as Defined by Institution | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Dietitian | Graduate Student, Full-Time as Defined by Institution | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Dietitian | Intern | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Dietitian | Received Registration or Licensure within the Last 5 Years | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license or registration |
| Nurse | Graduate Student, Full-Time as Defined by Institution | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Nurse | Resident | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Nurse | Within 5 years of Receiving License | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Nurse Practitioner | Graduate Student, Full-Time as Defined by Institution | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Nurse Practitioner | Within 5 Years of Receiving Initial Nurse License | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of nurse license |
| Pharmacist | PY1 – PY4 | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Pharmacist | Resident | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Pharmacist | Within 5 Years of Receiving License | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Physician | M1 – M4 | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Physician | Intern | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Physician | Resident | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Physician | Fellow | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Physician | Within 5 Years of Receiving License | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| PA / Physician Assistant | Graduate Student, Full-Time as Defined by Institution | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| PA / Physician Assistant | Resident | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| PA / Physician Assistant | Within 5 Years of Receiving License | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Copy of license |
| Researcher/ Scientist | Graduate Student | Student | $60.00 | Transcript |
| Researcher/ Scientist | Post-Graduate Fellow | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Transcript |
| Researcher/ Scientist | Within 5 years of Receiving PhD | Trainee/Early Career | $125.00 | Final transcript |
If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact [email protected].