I believe I have been a member for 20 or more years and will expire soon – what should I expect?
The Membership Team will soon begin reaching out to members with 20 or more years of consecutive membership – based on their expiration date – to award their lifetime membership. With hundreds of long-time members, please be patient if you expire later in 2023 – you will hear from us.
I am set up for installment payments. Will my quarterly payment change mid-membership?
Current memberships and installment schedules will not be affected. Changes to your membership will take effect at your next renewal. Visit your profile and click on “Manage my Membership” to view your expiration date.
My membership expires before the new membership structure launches. Should I renew now?
Yes, if your membership expires before the fourth quarter, you should renew with the current membership options. You will be eligible for the new membership structure next year. This includes individuals who might already be eligible for lifetime membership. Renewing ensures your continued consecutive years of membership will count toward lifetime membership.
Am I able to renew now, even if I expire after the changes take effect?
Yes. There are no penalties or downsides to renewing early. Your membership is simply extended 12, 36, or 60 months (1, 3, or 5 years) based on the renewal option you select. Renewals prior to the launch of the new structure will be at the current prices indicated here.
I’m a military member, how does this affect me?
Military members receive 10 percent off the regular rate of membership, so the dues rate for one year military membership will be $112.50, with three- and five year prices increasing proportionally. See the full dues chart.
Will affiliate membership stay the same?
Yes, the eligibility and price of affiliate membership remains the same.
When will paid lifetime membership no longer be available?
Lifetime memberships will no longer be available for purchase once the new membership structure launches. The official launch date is to be determined.
I already paid for lifetime membership. How does this affect me?
Existing members with paid lifetime memberships are grandfathered into lifetime membership and will not have to pay dues going forward.
If my membership expires in the fourth quarter or after, and I qualify for lifetime membership, what are my next steps?
The ENA Membership Team will contact you.
I'm at 15-19 years of membership. How do I achieve lifetime status?
Members with 15 to 19 years of consecutive membership can purchase a three or five-year membership at current prices to extend their tenure to 20 years. Once they achieve 20 years, they will be notified and no longer required to renew or pay dues.
Will there be any changes to group membership? Are early career individuals eligible for the group membership discount?
The Group Membership Program will remain, but eligibility on who receives the group discount will change. Early career members will count toward meeting the minimum number of members needed to start a group but will not receive the discount.
I'm currently a student member. How does this affect me?
If you're eligible for one of the early career membership categories, you can wait until the member structure is launched to renew. ENA will notify everyone when the change occurs. If you are concerned about lapse of membership, please contact the membership department here.
