Member FAQ

Membership benefits include:

• Access to leadership pathways and collaborative groups

• Opportunities for professional learning

• Member briefings and updates

• Access to the members-only directory and forum

• Participation in coordinated field-wide initiatives

• Opportunities to help shape the association’s future work

Full details are available at on the website.

You can join the Open Education Association by completing the membership registration form that corresponds to the membership tier of your choice. No matter which tier is selected all members receive the same benefits. Learn more about membership by visiting the website.

The association offers three paid tiers allowing individuals to select the rate that best fits their needs. All tiers include the same benefits. Current membership rates are available on our website.

Yes. You can join and seek reimbursement from your employer or contact us to arrange payment by invoice. Note that if using institutional/sponsored funds, you must join at the Standard Tier or above (Discount rates do not apply).

Once you become a member, your membership belongs to you for the duration of the membership period, regardless of whether you change jobs.

The Open Education Association is committed to reducing finances as a barrier to participation. Our scholarship program provides a fully subsidized membership for individuals who live or work in the United States, whose work aligns with the values and mission of the association, and who are not in a financial position to pay membership dues. Scholarship recipients receive the same benefits as all other members, and scholarships must be renewed annually through a new application. More information is available on our website. 

No. Open Education Association membership is for individuals, not organizations. However, we welcome organizations and institutions to sponsor membership for their workers. We are happy to arrange invoicing for groups of 5 or more members. For more information, contact us at contact@opened.org.

Yes! The association recognizes that a member’s circumstances may vary from year to year. When it is time to renew your membership, you will have the option to select a different tier. If you need assistance with this process please send an email to contact@opened.org.

One of the great benefits of Open Education Association membership is that it belongs to the individual. If you move to another institution or role, your membership follows you. Dues are paid on an annual basis, so your membership will remain active for the remainder of your membership period, even if you change jobs. As long as you keep up your dues and remain in good standing, you can stay a member for life!

Your Member Portal provides access to:

• Member Dashboard
• Payment settings (including optional Auto-Pay)
• Account history
• Profile and visibility settings
• Member Directory
• Association updates
• And more! 

Visit the Member Portal to update your profile information. Click on the Profile tab on the left to update your email. This will be the email to which all communications will be sent. Be sure to click save once you finish updating your information. If you have any issues with your profile or have lost access to your email address, please contact us for assistance.

Your member profile contains fields that support both the Public Directory and the Member Directory.

• Public Directory information can include: name, professional bio, photo, profession, education, and awards
• Member Directory information can include: name, professional bio, photo, profession, job title, areas of expertise, state, presentation portfolio, education, and awards

You can learn more about them by visiting the Member Directory | How to Guide.

Access to member-only resources, such as the Member Directory, require you to log in to the Member Portal with your membership email and password information.  If you need assistance logging into your account, please contact us for assistance.