What is the process for submitting my ASA Application?
Following completion of the APC you will receive an email about completing an ASA Application. Once you have submitted the application, you will see a confirmation screen that your application has been submitted successfully. We recommend reviewing your transcript to ensure all requirements are accounted for.
For additional questions regarding the ASA Application Process, you can find the FAQ’s here.
I attended the APC, but haven’t received my ASA Application.
After attending the APC, the application will be sent via email from admissions@soa.org. This email will be sent within a week from the APC credit effective date. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still do not see the application, please contact membership@soa.org.
How do I pay my dues?
- Login to the dues renewal page
- On the Open Renewal Orders page, click on Review Order
- Confirm your membership level and price
- If needed, you can download an invoice by clicking View Document
- Click Proceed to Payment
- Complete your checkout
You will receive an email receipt confirmation.
Note: Dues paid to SOA are not deductible as charitable contributions but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax adviser
How do I apply for a waiver of reduced dues?
There are different ways to apply for a waiver/discount depending on your situation.
Earning under the earned income limit (retired, caregiving, unemployment, other):
Earned Income is income from employment or self-employment sources. It includes severance, but does not include pension or investment income. The earned income limit for this policy is defined as 80 percent of the U.S. per capita annual income as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (rounded to the nearest thousand). The income limit for 2026 is $58,500 USD.
- Go to your Profile page.
- Complete the Annual Income Range
- Click Save
Once saved, your dues will automatically reflect the waiver rate.
Full-Time Student at a University recognized or institution of higher learning:
- Go to your Profile page.
- Scroll to the Education section
- Confirm that your current educational enrollment is listed and accurate
- Make edits if the information is not correct
- If your education enrollment is not listed, click New Education and complete the required fields
- Click Save
Once saved, your dues will automatically reflect the waiver rate.
Entitlement to US Social Security disability benefits or equivalent, long term disability benefits or active duty in uniformed forces of the US, Canada or equivalent:
- Go to your Profile page
- Click on Edit
- Scroll to the Waiver Information section and choose your status from the drop-down
- Click Save
Once saved, your dues will automatically reflect to the waiver rate.
Subsidy:
SOA will offer consideration for dues assistance to members residing in countries that have a per capita income equal to or less than one-third the average of the United States and Canada, as reported by the World Bank. The amount of the individual subsidy will be determined by the SOA, based on the information provided once the application is approved. The application process requires the member’s personal statement as to his/her income level. If you wish to apply for the subsidy, please submit the subsidy application form.
- Go to your Profile page.
- In the Waiver Information section, click the link to the Waiver of Dues form
- Complete the form
Your form will be reviewed by Customer Service, and you will be notified of the decision via email. Please allow up to five weeks (not including holidays) for review during renewal season.
Special Circumstance:
Members that are earning over the earned income threshold but would still like to be considered for a waiver of reduced dues based on their circumstances can request this waiver.
- Go to your Profile page.
- In the Waiver Information section, click the link to the Waiver of Dues form
- Complete the form
Special circumstance waivers will be reviewed quarterly by the Admissions Committee for review.
How do I attest my CPD compliance?
Attestation is open from November 1st to March 2nd each year. You can attest for an open cycle here. If you need to attest for a prior cycle that is no longer open, please use our CPD attestation form.
Where can I find volunteer opportunities with the SOA?
We’re excited about your interest in volunteering! You can find available volunteer opportunities on our Engage website.
What is an Affiliate Membership?
The new SOA Affiliate Membership is FREE and open to anyone with an interest in the actuarial profession and not already a member of the SOA. You can read more about the new SOA Affiliate Membership and it’s benefits here
How do I resign my membership?
To resign your membership you must submit the resignation request form that will be presented to the Admissions Committee. Please be aware that resigning your membership to the Society of Actuaries precludes your use of the ASA, FSA, or CERA designation.
How do I reinstate my membership?
A fellow or associate who has resigned or who has been dropped for nonpayment of dues may be reinstated subject to Admissions Committee approval upon completion of an application for reinstatement, compliance with whatever requirements are then in effect, and payment of back dues (currently limited to two years’ dues), and current year dues.
Article XIII of the SOA Bylaws imposes requirements on persons whose membership was terminated as a disciplinary matter.