If you're in school studying for a career in the long-term care field, joining AANAC as a student member is a smart move. We offer information and resources that aren't taught in the classroom and provide members with need-to-know updates so they can be top of their game, everyday.

AANAC also offers gold-standard certification and education programs. If you're interested in fine-tuning your skills and achieving a certification, consider taking the Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT^®) certification or the Medicare University (MU) education program. If you're a new graduate and need a starter course, MDS Essentials is a 10-session virtual workshop program that provides a solid foundation to get you started in MDS. 

Be sure to check out our nursing student resources for articles, tools, and information on the long-term care profession.

Cost: $29 USD

Length of Membership: 12 months 

Student Membership Requirements:

• You must be a full-time student (as considered by your college or university) or enrolled to be a full-time student within the calendar year
• You may only be a student member at AANAC for a maximum of four years
• Proof of enrollment is necessary, which could be:
  • Letter or official correspondence from the Dean or official school representative which verifies full-time status
  • Acceptance letter noting full-time status if school has not yet begun
  • Tuition invoice for the upcoming semester/quarter
  • Copy of your upcoming class schedule which clearly indicates full-time status

1. Download and complete the student membership application

2. Return the application with proof of full-time student status and payment via:

a. Fax: 303-758-3588, Attn:  Tamara Rimpley

b. Email:  trimpley@aanac.org

c. Mail: 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80246

3. You will be notified once your application has been approved