How to Apply
To begin the membership application process, please complete the form below and follow the instructions provided to submit your payment.
If you would like to explore the benefits available to Category B members, please refer to the membership benefits grid below, which outlines privileges according to membership status.
Institutional Membership Status
Institutional members (Categories A, B, and C) may fall under one of the following statuses:
- In good standing – annual dues fully paid
- In good standing with a 9-month grace period (1 January – 30 September)
- In arrears (1 October of the current year to 31 December of the following year)
- Lapsed
Category B — Benefits by Membership Status
| Benefit | In good standing | Grace period (Jan–Sept) | In arrears | Lapsed |
| Vote at ICA General Assemblies and applicable elections | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stand for election or appointment to ICA offices | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Receive Comma (print) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Access Comma online | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Apply for ICA funding and programmes | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Access members-only professional resources | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Reduced rates for ICA events | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Reduced rates for online courses | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Become a member (*) of up to 3 Sections for each rights holder | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Participate in the Forum of Professional Associations (FPA) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Number of rights holders | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of learners (online platform) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- ⚠️ Payment must be received before funding applications are reviewed. Reduced rates for online courses apply to rights holders only.
- (*) ICA members can take part in the activities of different Sections and Branches as appropriate, but they must be affiliated to a Section to have certain privileges such as holding once in that Section (for example as a bureau member) or voting at an annual general meeting of that Section.
- Definitions of right holders, learners and other details are included in the ICA Membership Benefits Grid.
- Full access to benefits is restored immediately once membership is renewed and arrears are settled.
Lapsed Membership
Institutional members are considered lapsed after two consecutive years without payment.
Lapsed members:
- Do not have access to ICA member benefits
- Must renew their membership and settle outstanding arrears to regain access
Once payment is completed, members immediately regain the full benefits package corresponding to their category.
