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.
Where do I find member dues information?
The Member Dues page has information on the following:
- Online dues payment
- Deadlines and late fees
- Dues waivers
- Membership resignation & reinstatement
How do I pay my dues?
Members can make payment through our online renewal.
I just paid for my dues, but I can’t find my receipt.
Your Membership dues receipt will be found in your order history under the date your dues were invoiced to your account, not the date that the invoice was paid. To access your receipt, please go to your order history and update the date range of your orders to “all”, and click Search. You will then be able to locate your dues order. Once you click on the order number, you can choose the “Printable View” to save or print your receipt.
How do I apply for a waiver of reduced dues?
As authorized by Article XI of the Bylaws or by action of the Board of Directors, waiver of dues/fees is allowed for the amount in excess of 10 percent of base FSA or ASA dues under one or more of the following conditions:
- Entitlement to U.S. Social Security disability benefits or equivalent
- Entitlement to Long Term Disability Benefits
- Active duty in the uniformed forces of the United States or Canada or equivalent
- Full-time student at a recognized university or institution of higher learning
- The current year’s Earned Income will not exceed the Earned Income Limit described below.
- Special circumstances which, in the judgment of the Admissions Committee, warrant waiver of dues or certification fees.
All waived members will be assessed 10 percent of base FSA, applicable ASA dues or CERA fees. Section memberships are not included in the waiver.
“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 2025 is $55,500.
All waiver requests require an annual attestation and are based on status as of Jan 1. Waiver requests will be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Committee Chair.
If you are eligible, you can apply for the waiver of reduced dues on the Membership dues page.
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.
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.
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