Affiliation Information
Everything you need to know about affiliating your chapter and choosing the right membership program.
TSA Membership Overview
Membership Term
TSA membership runs for each school year. The term of the 2026-2027 TSA membership begins when a chapter is affiliated, and ends at the conclusion of the 2027 National TSA Conference on June 27th, 2027. Chapter Affiliation for the 2026-2027 school year opens on August 17, 2026.
Choosing a Program
TSA offers three curriculum-integrated membership programs. Chapters choose the program that works best for them based on their size and how students rotate through technology education courses.
Affiliation Programs
Red Chapter Affiliation Program (Red CAP)
A chapter affiliates up to 10 members by paying a flat fee. Additional members may be added during the year for a fee. The membership fee for Red CAP is $120 at the national level, plus $70 in state dues.
White Chapter Affiliation Program (White CAP)
A chapter affiliates 11 or more members by paying a per member fee for state and national dues. The membership fee for White CAP is $12 per member at the national level, plus $7 per member in state dues.
Blue Chapter Affiliation Program (Blue CAP)
A chapter affiliates an unlimited number of members in a school for a flat fee. This option is popular among chapters where students rotate through a STEM class for a portion of the year to enable all students to be members. The membership fee for Blue CAP is $400 at the national level, plus $200 in state dues.
More Information & Contact
National Affiliation & Dues
You can find out more information about affiliation and dues at the National TSA website.
Affiliation and Dues (tsaweb.org)Contact the Missouri TSA State Advisor
For any questions, contact Missouri TSA State Advisor Byekwaso Gilbert at 573-751-7764 or byekwaso.gilbert@dese.mo.gov.