DPA Member Types & Annual Dues

Full Member

Full Members of the association shall be persons who are interested in the advancement of psychology as a science and as a profession and who have received a doctoral degree from a program primarily psychological in content, conferred by an accredited educational institution.
Annual Dues*: $320

Early Career Member

Upon graduation, doctoral recipients in psychology are eligible for Early Career membership for five years until their transition to Full membership.

Annual Dues*: $180

Post-Doctoral Member

Post-doctoral fellows are defined as those professionals who have been awarded a terminal degree in psychology or a related field which satisfies requirements for licensure as a psychologist in Delaware upon successful completion of supervised experience.

Annual Dues*: $55**

Out-of-State Member

Psychologists who reside in another state and who do not work or maintain a clinical practice in the State of Delaware, but who wish to maintain an affiliation with DPA, may become Out-of-State Members provided that they are members in good standing of their home state’s psychological association.
Annual Dues*: $180

Associate Member

Associate Members of the association shall be persons who are mental health professionals, who are not eligible to become Full or Student Members, including, but not limited to psychology assistants, masters-level school psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors and psychiatric nurses.
Annual Dues*: $190

Affiliate Member

Affiliate Members of the Association shall be persons with an interest in psychology who are not eligible for Full, Associate, Out-of-State, or Student memberships.
Annual Dues*: $190

Student Member

Student Members of the Association shall be persons who are undergraduate or graduate students in psychology, educational psychology, an area that is psychological in nature.
Annual Dues*: $40

*Annual dues are billed and paid on a calendar year basis.

**Post-doctoral members will be required to pay Early Career Membership rate upon completion of post doctoral training.

Lifetime Member  

Any Full or Associate Member who has reached the age of 65 years, and who has been a member of the Association for at least ten (10) years may apply in writing to the Executive Council for lifetime membership with reduced membership dues. In addition, any Full or Associate Member who has reached the age of 70 years, and who has been a member of the Association for at least fifteen (15) years may apply in writing to the Executive Council for dues-exempt status. 

Organizational Sponsor/Group Membership Packages

Organizational Sponsors shall be organizations that accept and support the purpose and mission of the Association. View the package options here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship in Psychology

The DPA recognizes the study and practice of psychology exists within a majority culture that does not afford equitable access and opportunity to all and is striving to actively dismantle policies and processes that oppress individuals and groups. In our effort to shift systemic inequalities and foster inclusion and equality, we are starting a fund that will provide yearly grant awards to students and professionals of color at the secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels as well as established professionals and career changers. All scholarship candidates must either work, live, or be a student in training program in in the State of Delaware.  You do not need to be a member of DPA,  and must identify as a member of the BIPOC umbrella. Learn more and apply for the scholarship here.

Dues-Exempt/Hardship Status (Complete form here.)

Any Full Member who is disabled may apply in writing to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee for dues-exempt status. Additionally, any member who is experiencing financial hardship may also apply to the Membership Committee Chairperson in writing for reduced dues during the hardship period.