School Membership is open to any independent Postsecondary school or College.

• Continuing Education Opportunities

  Satisfy your CEU’s and improve staff performance onsite or online with discounted training opportunities for members.

  • Workshops – Strategies for Teaching And Retention (STAR) Teacher Training, Master Teacher Development workshops facilitated by guest speakers, and many other custom designed workshops.
  • Online Training – The APSA Online Training Center also offers over 100 online, training courses, plus free tutorials and lessons!

• Direct Institutional Assistance

  Every Institution needs some specific help and advice on occasion.

  • APSA is the most comprehensive resource for information on becoming licensed, renewing your license through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and on seeking accreditation for your institution.
  • APSA can offer expert advice or assistance with state law compliance issues, educational decisions to add a branch or new program, or regulatory advice on school matters.
  • APSA can assist you in finding the qualified expert that you need to resolve your issues.

• Networking & Volunteering Opportunities

  You will have the chance to meet owners, administrators and educators who are leaders in career education.

  • Attend annual conference with educational sessions for your entire staff & faculty
  • Participate in events such as the APSA Fundraisers, Workshops, the annual Employer Recognition luncheon and the APSA Training Expo
  • Volunteering – APSA members are encouraged to volunteer and serve on a committee. Some committees available are Continuing Education, Legislative, Membership, Partnership, and Public Relations.

• Scholarship Program

  Members can participate in two Association-led Scholarship Programs that provide the opportunity to give back to the local community and received well-deserved recognition.

  • APSA High School Scholarship – member institutions have the option to participate in offering a $1,000 non-cash tuition scholarships to their institutions to graduating high school seniors within the state.
  • LifeLong Learning Scholarship– enrolled or graduating students can apply for this $500 scholarship.
  • Both categories of scholarship winner will receive recognition with participation at the APSA Annual Conference.

• Outreach Activities

  We get your name out there!

  • As an APSA member, you are listed in the Member Directory of the APSA website www.arizonapsa.org where potential students and other interested persons can learn more about your school.
  • Website links to members take interested parties directly to YOUR website.
  • APSA staff will provide Member Referrals to individuals seeking information about your school.
  • APSA members will receive regular communication about upcoming events, legislative actions, important news, announcements concerning our sector and other industry issues from leaders in the field.
  • APSA will communicate via e-mail, mailings, telephone and one-on-one to keep members informed and collaborating.

• APSA Associate Members

  As an APSA member you have access to our many Associate Members. These are individuals and organizations dedicated to providing all the services and products that a school needs to stay in compliance and to be successful.

Download School Membership Application