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Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and reach your potential

Extraordinary Benefits for Students

APA provides exceptional benefits to help students like you excel in school, conduct research, and train for a career in psychology.


You’ll gain access to:


  • Highly Respected Publications Monitor on Psychology, American Psychologist, and APA Member Update to keep up-to-date on the latest news, developments, and trends.
  • Career Support – Get career support through APA psycCareers and with professional development tools to prepare for your career in psychology.
  • Premium Resources and Tools - Access resource guides, a student leadership catalogue, a Financial Expenditure Evaluation for Students tool, mentoring programs, training materials, a wide variety of specialized convention programming geared specifically for students, and much more. 



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APA Undergraduate Student Member Benefits Overview Video

APA offers a variety of benefits and resources to help you succeed as an undergraduate member. Watch the APA Undergraduate Student Member Benefits overview video to learn more!

Plus, You’re Eligible for APAGS

Graduate student members are automatically enrolled in the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS). APAGS will give you access to tools to help you succeed in graduate school and your career, including:


  • A digital subscription to the Translational Issues in Psychological Science (TPS) quarterly journal from APA. This student-led distinguished journal provides students with the opportunity to publish, review, and serve on the TPS editorial board.
  • Eligibility to apply for more than $200,000 in awards from APA for grants, research, and travel.
  • A voice in APA: Students can develop leadership skills by running for elected or applying for appointed positions on the APAGS committee. Additionally, in 2024, most APA Boards and Committees will add a student seat, providing APAGS members with even more leadership opportunities. APAGS members can also help shape the future or APA by voting in the APA elections after 1 year of membership.
  • A plethora of resources and tools including resource guides, mentoring programs, training materials, a wide variety of specialized convention programming geared specifically for students, and much more.
  • Specialized APA division benefits and discounts for graduate students.
  • Free upgrade to full member upon receipt of your doctorate degree.


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APA Graduate Student Member Benefits Overview Video

Uncover a wealth of benefits and resources crafted to enrich your experience as an APA Graduate Student member. Watch the APA Graduate Student Member Benefits overview video to learn more!

Even More Benefits


APA provides the resources and tools you need to help you develop new skills, deepen your knowledge, connect with others, and strengthen your professional identity.
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Professional Training

Exclusive content just for members

Virtual, in person and VOD learning on topics including teaching, lab management, and leadership.

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Members Only Discounts

Access premium savings

Receive substantial discounts on journal subscriptions, books, videos, and electronic resources as well as APA’s Member Advantage Program and a reduced rate on registration to the APA Annual Convention.

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Networking Opportunities

Create invaluable connections

Connect with other members and potential mentors through APA’s 54 divisions, workshops, and APA’s Annual Convention.

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