Application for Student Associate

To be eligible for Student Associate status, you must:

• Be enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in health services administration or related administrative field that leads to a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Be enrolled in a healthcare management program where the program or college holds at least a regional accreditation.
• Expect to graduate more than 60 days from the date of application.

Note: Student associate status is limited to five years. Student Associate tenure does not count toward the tenure requirement to become a Fellow of ACHE (FACHE).

You may also download an application^*.

Along with your application, provide ACHE with one (1) official school document from the following list:

• Class Schedule
• Official or Unofficial Transcripts
• Enrollment Verification from Registrar
• Enrollment Verification from the National Student Clearinghouse

If you are currently a Fellow of ACHE (FACHE) and are changing your status to Student Associate, you will no longer be able to use your credential.

ACHE dues:

• $75 annually

Note: Your dues will be prorated depending on the date you join:

If you are currently a Member or Fellow, you will not be able to complete the application online. Please download a PDF version (PDF )of the application instead and fax it to (312) 424-9405.

Dues Payment Options

• One-time Payment
  Make a one-time credit card payment at the time of application.
• Installment Plan
  Pay your dues over three monthly installments. You will receive email reminders prior to each installment payment.
• Check
  Complete a paper application to remit dues by check.

• View our annual report member profiles to read what other members say about the value of membership!
• Find out about Student Associate Benefits

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