Life and Retired Membership Status - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the requirements for obtaining Life Membership Status?

A: A member shall become eligible for life status with waiver of dues if the person has been a member above the Student grade for a period of 40 years OR if the member has retired from full-time employment (not working more than 20 hours a week), and is at least 60 years of age, and has been a member for a continuous period of 30 years. Each member who has attained life status shall be given an option in writing annually to contribute to NSPE.

A: A member shall become eligible for retired status if the member has retired from full-time employment, is working no more than 20 hours per week, is at least 60 years of age, and has paid dues for the 10 consecutive years preceding application for retired status. One-half dues shall be paid annually until life status requirements are met.

A: Any member who qualifies for life or retired membership status can obtain the membership change through their chapter.  Simply go to the Harrisburg Chapter Website www.pspehbg.org , download a copy of the application and mail or fax it to the address listed on the application. The Chapter will then forward the application to PSPE for consideration at the next board of directors meeting. PSPE will forward the information to NSPE once approved.