Student membership is available to any individual enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited higher education institution.
*Individuals must be currently enrolled in a degree program. Qualifying student should be taking at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate degree) or 3 credit hours (graduate degree) per semester or comparable credits in a quarter system. Student membership is available for up to six years. Students must provide official proof of status to qualify for membership. Proof of status must be official and current and include school name, student name, and current course enrollment with credit hour details. You may provide one of the following types of documentation as proof of status:
- Official or unofficial transcript (view sample of a recommended proof of status)
- Letter from advisor (signed and recently dated)
- Letter from Registrar (signed and recently dated)
- Screenshot/download of University student portal or current enrollment classes (Screenshots MUST include the required information.)
A student ID or tuition receipt is not acceptable proof of student status. Proof of status must be uploaded when completing your online membership. Student status will be approved within 48 business hours.
How to provide proof of status?
1) Go to Student Membership and click the "Join Today" today button.
2) On the following page, among other demographic questions, you will be asked to provide proof of status by clicking the upload button for documents and adding your status documentation.
*Note that you can only upload one document. If you have multiple documents you would like to provide, please merge them into one document, such as a PDF. Screenshots MUST include the school name, student name, and current course enrollment with credit hour details.
3) Proceed with the checkout and payment process. After completion, your application will be submitted to RAPS staff for review. The review process may take up to two business days. If approved, you will receive a confirmation email of your new membership status with RAPS.