There are six categories of NASC membership. Each category is specifically designed to meet the needs of the Member type. As a condition of membership, all NASC Members and Member firms must comply with NASC membership guidelines and the Code of Ethics, and be a Member in good standing with the Association.

This membership category is designed exclusively for individuals or legally recognized business entities that provide products, programs, services, or solutions directly to consumers, other solution providers, or channel members. To qualify for membership as a Primary Member, the business of the individual or firm must derive more than fifty (50%) percent of its gross revenue from IT or related technology products, programs, or services. Primary Members are entitled to full membership privileges and may use the Designated Solution Provider (DSP) designation while conducting any business for which they qualified as a Primary Member.

Tip:      Select Primary Member if you are the Owner, Director, or Managing Officer or Partner of a qualifying IT or related technology business. To join now as a Primary Member, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as a Primary Member.

This membership category is designed exclusively for an individual (not to include a legally recognized business entity) who is a direct employee or full-time contractor of a qualified Primary Member. Proof of employment must be submitted by the employer if requested by the NASC. If the Associate Member ceases to be employed by the qualified Primary Member for whatever reason, membership as an Associate Member is suspended until such time the individual is either employed by another qualified Primary Member or applies for and is granted membership by the NASC as a new Primary Member. Associate Members are entitled to full membership privileges and may use the Designated Solution Provider (DSP) designation during active employment with a qualified Primary Member.

Tip:      Select Associate Member if you are currently employed by a qualified Primary Member to provide IT or related technology products, programs, or services for your employer (and are not maintaining your own IT or related technology business). To join now as an Associate Member, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as an Associate Member.

This membership category is designed exclusively for (1) an individual who is employed as a full-time or adjunct faculty member of a recognized education institution, and (2) who delivers curriculum-based education or training involving IT or related technologies as part of his or her employment with the education institution. Proof of employment is required consisting of either a dated faculty ID card, or a recent faculty payment stub (with salary information obscured). Any such form of identification must bear the name of the issuing institution. Academic Members are entitled to full membership privileges and may use the Designated Solution Provider (DSP) designation while serving as an Academic Member.

Tip:      Select Academic Member if you are employed as a professor, teacher, or instructor of a certified secondary, post secondary, or graduate school or institution and instruct IT or related technology education courses. To join now as an Academic Member, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as an Academic Member.

This membership category is designed exclusively for an individual who is currently enrolled in a state-recognized college, university, trade school, or other post secondary institute of higher learning, and is pursuing a certificate or degree in the IT or related technology industries. Proof of enrollment issued by the institution must be provided to the NASC at the time of application consisting of either; (1) a dated student ID card with photo identification, (2) a dated, current class schedule, or (3) a dated, transcript. Any such form of identification must be issued by the institution and bear its name and logo. (Any confidential information such as social security number or personal financial information must be obscured prior to submission to the NASC.)

This is a limited form of membership with a reduced fee. As a result, Student Members may only use the “NASC Member Connections” and the “NASC Member Forum” services. Student Members may not use the Designated Solution Provider (DSP) designation. Further, an individual may only be a Student Member for a period of five years from the date of original application as a Student Member.

Tip:      Select Student Member if you are currently enrolled in a state-recognized, post secondary institute of higher learning and pursuing a certificate or degree in the IT or related technology industries. To join now as a Student Member, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as a Student Member.

This membership category is designed exclusively for recognized business entities whose business plan and function involve direct partnering with other members of the channel. The fact that the organization also offers products, programs, or services directly to consumers does not, in and of itself, disqualify it from participation in the NASC as a Channel Partner. While dues are scaled to help small to medium-sized Channel Partners, all Channel Partners, regardless of the product or service offered, or their company size or dollar volume, are welcome to join and participate in the benefits of NASC membership.

Through their NASC membership, Channel Partners are able to reach a growing number of IT and related technology professionals, Solution Providers, and other Channel Partners. Excellent opportunities are provided to showcase your organization’s products and innovations. Further, nearly all sizes and types of Channel Partners are served by the NASC. By joining the NASC as a Channel Partner, you can help increase product exposure and sales in a number of effective ways such as:

•           Social media and networking: Through “NASC Member Connections” you can easily keep other Members informed about your products and services. Network with other Members and Channel Partners. Import and link your Facebook account.

•           Sales opportunities: Ample opportunities exist through the NASC “Member Classifieds” and our store portal to promote and market your business along with its products, programs, and services.

•           Video applications: The NASC gives Channel Partners the ability to post short videos for other Members to utilize. Whether the purpose is business promotion, product or service demonstrations, or how-to instructions, Members will bond even more closely to you as their Channel Partner.

•           Technical advice: As a Channel Partner, you are often called upon for technical information and assistance. Through the NASC Member Tech Forum, you can position yourself as a key technical advisor who can be relied upon when it matters most. Show Members how your products and services might be the missing link to a great outcome for the Member’s client.

Tip:      Select Channel Partner if your IT or related technology products or services are available to other members of the channel or consumers, but are primarily sold or delivered through other resellers, retailers, solution providers, or technology professionals. To join now as a Channel Partner, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as a Channel Partner.

☞ For more information about the NASC Channel Partner Program, click [here].

This membership category is designed exclusively for individuals and recognized business entities that provide professional services or products to NASC members which are non-IT related. Examples of services or products that Affiliate Partners might provide to Members include legal services, accounting services, financial planning, business consulting, employment services, office supplies, printing services, packaging and shipping, or commercial real estate and leasing services. Basically, any non-IT related service provider or supplier that an NASC Member may use in conjunction with his or her business is a possible candidate for membership in the NASC as an Affiliate Partner. Membership benefits that Affiliate Partners experience parallel those of Channel Partners. For a list of these benefits, refer to the Channel Partner discussion, immediately above.

Tip:      Select Affiliate Partner if you or your organization does not supply IT or related technology products or services, but instead provides other business support products or services to IT and related technology companies. To join now as an Affiliate Partner, click [here] to complete the appropriate application.

☞ Click [here] for the application link to join as an Affiliate Partner.

☞ For more information about the NASC Affiliate Program, click [here].