AWHONN Membership Billing Policies
Annual dues for membership cover the cost of membership in both the national association and one local section. Membership services begin upon acceptance into the association and when dues payment has been processed. Membership dues are renewed on an anniversary-year timeline. AWHONN reserves the right to share relevant contact information with educational institutions, nonprofits, industry partners, and other organizations for marketing purposes that we believe offer a beneficial service or product to our membership. Any fees incurred by the member when processing payments are the sole responsibility of the member.
Membership Billing, Fees and Autorenewal
Like many associations, AWHONN utilizes autorenewal to avoid disruption of a member’s services and benefits. All AWHONN memberships are purchased for a 12-month term. Membership dues and fees are non-refundable and must be paid in U.S. currency. Members can pay dues in one annual payment or 12 monthly installments. All AWHONN membership dues are automatically renewed on their anniversary. Student members are encouraged to contact Customer Service prior to their anniversary renewal to reconfirm their student status.
Annually: Annual membership payments can be paid by electronic funds transfer (ACH)*, credit card, or check. Gift cards are not an acceptable form of payment. ACH and credit card payments are highly encouraged to expedite membership activation. Members that opt not to participate in membership autorenewal should contact Customer Service or by phone at 800-354-2268, Monday – Friday between 9 am-4:45 pm ET. *ACH payments can only be drawn from a U.S. Bank Account.
Monthly: Installment membership payments can only be paid via ACH or credit card. Cardholders understand and agree that by opting into installment billing, their bank account will be debited or their credit card will be charged monthly and will automatically renew on the membership anniversary date. Installment payers cannot opt-out of autorenewal. Renewal will be at the current membership type associated with the account and the rate determined for that calendar year.
Annual Fee and Agreement: The annual administrative fee to pay for your membership in monthly installments is $24.00. It is charged at a rate of $2.00 per month.
International Transactions: Individuals with credit cards issued outside the United States or Canada interested in joining AWHONN should first verify with the credit card issuer or bank if there are transaction limits on purchases of international goods. This step will ensure that the membership fee is not inadvertently declined since fraud protections are in place to prevent the use of credit cards for online transactions outside of the country of issuance. Individuals will want to pre-clear the transaction with the bank prior to purchasing a membership. Please get in touch with customer service with questions.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: AWHONN membership dues are non-refundable. This includes the annual administrative fee for those paying in monthly installments. When a year of membership is purchased using monthly installments, this is a commitment to pay for a full year of membership, and monthly payments cannot be canceled. Members who wish to cancel after completing their one- or two-year term of membership should submit their request in writing at least 30 days prior to autorenewal to Customer Service. The AWHONN Customer Service Team is unable to process membership cancellations by phone.
Tax Information
Membership dues paid to AWHONN are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes but may be deductible in part as a business expense. AWHONN encourages all members to consult a tax professional regarding deductibility inquiries.
Allocation to Local AWHONN Sections
A portion of each member’s dues goes to support its local Section:
- 11% of full or associate membership
- 9.5% of associate
- 10% of E-member
- 5% of student
- 3% of Emeritus
No allocations are made to the Section from International membership dues.
Unemployment/Financial Hardship Membership Extension Program
Current members who are experiencing financial hardship due to furlough or loss of employment. At the member’s request, a six-month e-membership will be activated. At the end of the six months, the membership will auto-renew at its regular dues rates, or the member can request another extension. The second extension is also for six months. After the 2nd extension, members must wait one year before requesting the use of this program again. To activate or inquire, please reach out to customer service.
