Providing Proof of Status

Student: You may provide one of the following types of documentation as proof of status:

• Official or Unofficial Transcript
• Letter from Advisor
• Letter from Registrar

Documentation should confirm that you meet the Student requirements: Individual must be enrolled in a degree-seeking 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 6 years per degree.

Early Career Professional: You may provide one of the following types of documentation as proof of status:

• Copy of Degree/Diploma
• Official or Unofficial Transcript 

Documentation must include the name of the college or university you attended and the date of graduation.

Special Health Worker: You may provide one of the following types of documentation as proof of status:

• Letter from Employer
• Copy of Pay stub
• Copy of W2 Form
• Copy of Unemployment stub

How to submit proof of status:

Proof of status may be uploaded when submitting your online membership application. You may also send your proof of status via email to membership.mail@apha.org or fax it to (202) 777-2533.