Verification Process for Restricted Membership Types

Thank you for expressing your interest in joining the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). We appreciate your dedication to advancing the field of educational technology. The following membership types require a verification process before you will be able to purchase/renew your membership.

Retired Memberships:

Complete the verification form to confirm your date of retirement.

International Memberships:

Complete the form to verify your country of residence. Eligibility will be based according to most recent IMF ratings. See below for accepted proof of residency.

Student Memberships:

To complete your membership application, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for either the Student membership, you must be actively pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Please ensure that you meet this requirement before proceeding with your application.

  2. Document Submission: Upload a current unofficial copy of your transcript that clearly indicates your enrolled status in courses related to your graduate or doctoral degree. Your documentation must show you are enrolled in the current semester/quarter.

  3. Application Process:

    1. Create your Higher Logic account to begin your Student Membership process (new members only; returning AECT members can login with their email associated with their previous membership to renew after completing the verification process below).

    2. Visit the upload submission form to upload your Transcript: AECT Transcript Upload Link

    3. Select the appropriate membership category (Student).

    4. Complete the online application form with accurate and up-to-date information.

    5. Upload the unofficial copy of your transcript as part of the application process.

  4. Review and Approval: Once your application is submitted, it will undergo a review process. Please allow some time for our team to assess your eligibility and process your application. You will be notified of the outcome via the contact information provided in your application. From there, depending on what you chose when you submitted your transcript you will see the Student membership from the list of memberships to purchase.

  5. Membership Benefits: As an AECT member, you will gain access to a range of benefits, including networking opportunities, educational resources, and professional development events. Take advantage of these offerings to enhance your knowledge and contribute to the dynamic community of educational technology professionals.

We appreciate your dedication to advancing the field of educational communications and technology and look forward to welcoming you as a valued member of AECT.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our membership support team at eservices@aect.org and aect@aect.org.

Thank you for choosing AECT as your professional home, and we look forward to your contributions to our community.

Acceptable Documents as Proof of Residency or Address

There are a surprising number of ways to prove your address. We’ve created a categorized list below so everyone from retirees to students who are too young to have state ID cards is included. If you don’t have one type of proof, such as utilities in your name, then you will find plenty of alternate options in other places, like financial institution paperwork or even school documents. Remember that all these proofs must contain at least your full name and residential address to be considered acceptable.

Property Related Forms of Proof

Property-related proofs deal directly with the physical location where you live. This might include a bill or contract a homeowner paid to a business for a home repair, but most of these proofs are more directly related to occupying the residence.

·       Notarized proof of residency letter

·       Mortgage statement or contract

·       Authorized change of address form

·       Lease agreement for your residence

·       Residence permit

·       Residential property deed

·       Home insurance or car policy

Government Issued Forms of Proof

The government offers a number of options to prove your identity and address. Paperwork like getting your driver’s license renewal in the mail is an excellent place to start looking for evidence of residence. Below are five forms of governmental proof of residence.

·       Tax forms from the federal or state government

·       Driver’s license

·       State ID card

·       Car registration

·       Letter issued by a public authority (e.g., a courthouse)

Financial Paperwork as Forms of Proof

Banks and financial institutions have to check your ID and have you prove where you live before they issue you accounts. Since these institutions have already verified your address, their paperwork is typically accepted as evidence of where you live.

·       Bank statement

·       Bank reference letter

·       Credit card bill or statement

·       Canceled check (dated within 90 days before application) returned by the bank.

·       Credit report issued by Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion (dated within 12 months before application)

Utilities Related Forms of Proof

Almost any utility you pay for counts as evidence of your address. Like many of your options, utility companies have already vetted your ID and address, so their services at that address offer reasonable proof you live there.

·       Water Bill

·       Electricity Bill

·       Residential Gas Bill

·       Landline Telephone Bill

·       Internet Bill

·       Cellular Phone Bill

·       Trash or Sewer Service Bills

Employment Related Forms of Proof

Employers often provide proof of work forms for various reasons. For example, parolees may need to show they are working to meet the conditions of that parole. Payslips and employment letters are something most businesses are very familiar with issuing. You can use the following three items as proof of address from an employer.

·       Company payslip

·       Letter of employment on company letterhead

·       Pension or retirement statement

Education-Related Forms of Proof

Educational proof of address benefits young adults or underage persons who must show where they live. Parents and guardians are usually required to prove their residence to sign you up for school.

·       Official letter from an educational institution

·       Report card from grade/high school or college/university

·       Certified grade/high school or college/university transcript

·       Tuition invoice or other official mail from a college/university (dated within 12 months before application)