What is the dues status for abroad members?

• A. Pay full dues
• B. No dues required
• C. Pay half dues
• D. Dues waived

Answer: (C)

When dues structures reflect how members actually use services, abroad status often means reduced access to local events and facilities. To keep the membership viable while recognizing that some benefits aren’t as accessible, organizations commonly set a reduced rate for members overseas. Paying half the standard dues allows continued access to core resources and the global network, without charging the full amount for benefits that aren’t as available. So the abroad dues status is to pay half dues. Full dues would overcharge given the reduced local engagement, waiving dues would remove funding for ongoing services, and no dues would almost eliminate the member’s contribution to the organization.