Hello, APSE members:
It is necessary to slightly raise membership dues for 2027 in a continuing effort to ensure the organization’s financial stability. Rates would increase by $15 across all membership categories for the first member, and $10 for each additional member.
Student memberships, however, would remain $25.
Membership tiers would remain the same as they were in 2026.
This article starts the clock on a 10-day review and comment period for the general membership, which is required by our bylaws. The executive committee will start voting on this proposal on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in hopes of beginning our annual membership drive shortly after. According to APSE bylaws, dues must be paid by Oct. 15.
Email any feedback about this proposal to APSE president Perryn Keys at apsepresident@gmail.com.
APSE officers are proposing the following changes, which will impact all categories:
2027 Rates
Division A
• Legacy newsrooms with total digital + print circulation of 60,000 and over
• Websites with more than 2 million unique monthly visitors
• Wire service individuals
First member: $360 $375
Each additional member: $105 $115
Division B
• Legacy newsrooms with total digital + print circulation of 25,000-59,999
• Websites with 750,001 to 2 million unique monthly visitors
First member: $285 $300
Each additional member: $95 $105
Division C
• Legacy newsrooms with total digital + print circulation of 10,000-24,999
• Websites with 250,000 to 750,000 unique monthly visitors
• Newsletters, including Substacks
First member: $210 $225
Each additional member: $85 $95
Division D
• Legacy newsrooms with total digital + print circulation under 10,000
• Websites with less than 250,000 unique monthly visitors
First member: $135 $150
Each additional member: $70 $80
Educators
First member: $160 $175
Each additional member: $85 $95
Student chapter adviser: $135 $150
Student members
Each member: $25
Scholarship/contest winner: $0
Writers Wing
Each member: $85 $100
Non-APSE member organizations: $110 $125
Diversity Fellows
2025-26 class: $60 $75
Alumni
Each member: $60 $75
Associate Members
Each member: $410 $425
