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Retired Membership Status

Who is eligible for CAIA Retired Membership?

Retired Membership is reserved for active CAIA Members who are unemployed, retired, full-time students, leaving the industry, or experiencing other extenuating financial or personal circumstances and are unable to pay the full Membership fee.

During Membership renewal, active Members may apply for Retired Membership through the renewal process.

What are the requirements of Retired Membership Status?

To qualify for Retired Membership Status, Members are required to do the following: 

  1. Select the Retired Membership option when renewing your Membership.  

  1. Agree on an annual basis to abide by the Member Agreement.  

  1. Submit payment of US$175 for the annual Retired Membership fee.

CAIA does not make distinctions between Retired Status Members and full CAIA Members.  Retired Status Members enjoy all the benefits and rights of full CAIA Membership. 

How much does CAIA Retired Status Membership cost?

The annual Retired Status Membership fee is US$175.