The key values of STC membership are access to best-in-class technical communication education and training programs, career development and professional networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. STC membership helps support the mission of STC to advance the theory and practice of technical communication, a mission that benefits consumers worldwide.

Please note: Each new application or renewal must be submitted under separate login credentials (userid/password). Otherwise information contained in member accounts could be overwritten.

STC Membership: More Value than Ever

As a classic member, you’ll receive the list below at no extra cost. For even more offerings, consider the Gold Value Package.

• Members-only discounts on education and our annual Summit
• Access to over 140 free, on-demand webinars
• 14-day advance access to the newest employment opportunities available in the STC Job Bank
• A copy of STC’s Salary Database, containing the most up-to-date information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on what technical communicators are earning
• Online access to industry-leading publications Intercom and Technical Communication
• Access to the members-only sections of the STC website, including the community leadership resources, the STC Member Directory, and more
• An affinity program that provides discounts on software, products, and services 
• Professional support through our global network of over 6,000 professionals

Please go to our benefits page for more about STC member benefits.

Current membership dues rates effective 15 September-28 February 2015

Download a PDF application here.

View dues schedule here.

There is a $30 enrollment fee for new membership.

Members may add the following a la carte menu items:

• $25 per chapter (emerging nations: $10)
• $10 per SIG (emerging nations: $5)
• $60 for printed copies of Intercom*
• $75 for printed copies of Technical Communication*

* Includes U.S. postage. International postage rate.for Intercom is $25 for Canada and $45 for other countries. For Technical Communication, international rate is $20 for Canada and $40 for other countries.

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