Join the NCOS


Joining Process

Regular Membership (Year of Graduation - 5th Full Year Following Graduation and Thereafter)
Required to be a member of both the NCOS and American Optometric Association (AOA)

1. Submit an application along with dues payment - you will be prompted to pay by credit card or can choose to mail in a check

  • Membership is based on the calendar year (January - December)
  • Dues are prorated based on the month you join (there are no Year of Graduation dues)
  • Dues rates are based on good standing with the NCOS and AOA and are subject to change if you have any outstanding dues
  • NCOS and AOA dues are collected by the NCOS. The NCOS submits payment to the AOA on your behalf. 
  • A portion of your dues may be tax deductible
2. Once payment is received we will send you an email with your NCOS member login information and mail you a welcome packet


3.
 Your application will be sent to the AOA and processed within two weeks. Once it is processed you will receive your AOA member login information.

4. You are now a member of the NCOS and AOA!

Post-Graduate / Resident Membership
Required to be a member of both the NCOS and AOA

1. Submit an application along with dues payment - you will be prompted to pay by credit card or can choose to mail in a check

  • Membership is based on the calendar year (January - December)
  • Dues are prorated based on the month you join (there are no 1st Year Post-Graduate / Resident dues)
  • AOA dues are collected by the NCOS. The NCOS submits payment to the AOA on your behalf. 
  • A portion of your dues may be tax deductible
2. Once payment is received we will send you an email with your NCOS member login information and mail you a welcome packet


3.
 Your application will be sent to the AOA and processed within two weeks. Once it is processed you will receive your AOA member login information.

4. You are now a member of the NCOS and AOA!

Associate / AFOS Membership
Required to be an AOA member via another state affiliate / AFOS

1. Submit an application along with dues payment - you will be prompted to pay by credit card or can choose to mail in a check

  • Membership is based on the calendar year (January - December)
  • Dues are prorated based on the month you join
  • A portion of your dues may be tax deductible
2. Once payment is received we will send you an email with your NCOS member login information and mail you a welcome packet


3. You are now a member of the NCOS!

Student Membership
Required to be a member of both the NCOS and American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)

1. Submit an application - there are no NCOS dues

  • Membership is based on the calendar year (January - December)

2. We will send you an email with your NCOS member login information

3. You are now a member of the NCOS!


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