Benefits of Membership

Invitation to attend regular regional meetings
Most regions meet 3-4 times a year. As the organisation is member-led the agenda and guest speakers are always relevent to members' needs.

Training sessions
Organised regionally and nationally at a reasonable rate. National briefing days are also held throughout the year. There are discounts on training event rates for NASMA members. NOTE: Associate Members will be required to pay the Associate rate for attendance at training events.

Annual Professional Development Event
The NASMA Annual Professional Development Event (APDE) provides a unique opportunity to network with other NASMA members as well as to attend high quality training sessions across a wide-range of relevant topics. NOTE: Associate Members will be required to pay the Associate rate for attendance at APDE.

Mailbase
NASMA members benefit from access to the mailbase. This is a jiscmail forum through which members have across a wide-range of relevant topics. The mailbase provides an opportunity to raise concerns and queries, and also provides a two-way feedback mechanism between NASMA members and the NASMA Board. NOTE: Not available to Associate Members.

Members Area on NASMA website
The Members Area on the website provides access to member-only training events, a variety of relevant and useful resources, and a contact database for reaching other NASMA members. The Members Area is currently being developed to host a lot more relevant information for NASMA members.

Representation
Through the NASMA Board and experienced NASMA members we are able to reach key decision makers with the experiences of those working directly with students. Through the strength of the membership and our excellent links we can raise matters of relevance and are often consulted before final decisions are made. This extends beyond student funding, across to debt and welfare benefits and other issues that impact on students.

Smartphone Application
Coming soon. This app will provide access to information for students and advisers about current and forthcoming student funding systems, as well as useful downloads and calendar reminders. There will be a Members Section, holding information about consultations, training events and development opportunities.