Institution/Store Member Benefits

As the leading expert on collegiate retailing, the National Association of College Stores helps its members enhance campus life and support student success through education, advocacy, and support services. 

SERVICES & BENEFITS

Everything you need, all in one place.

Campus Stores Standards

NACS members receive FREE access to the CAS Campus Store Standards. The standards describe what a store needs to do to be successful and enhance student learning, development, and success. They can be used for self-assessment, operational improvement, strategic planning, resource allocation, and in other ways and demonstrate quality practice, performance, and value to institutional leadership

Publications

Subscription to The College Store magazine and the Campus Marketplace e-newsletter.

Government Relations

A dedicated Government Relations office to advocate and monitor legislative issues 

Networking

Access to The Hub, an online community to network and engage with industry peers.


Education

Access to webinars, events, and NACS University. NACS University is an exclusive learning management system that provides easy access to the topics most important to your professional development.

OnCampus Research 

Industry-specific insights and data from a dedicated research department.

Events

Discount registration for events including TAC and CAMEX.

PartnerShip

Ship smarter and reduce your LTL freight costs with TForce Freight, YRC, and many others. Get exceptional members-only FedEx discounts. Save 50% off FedEx Express and 30% off FedEx Ground.


The NACS Leadership Institute, sponsored by the NACS Foundation, is an investment in the emerging leaders of the collegiate retailing industry.

NACS Foundation 

Providing grants for stores to attend events and funds for industry education programs and research.

Dues Schedule

Total Retail Sales 2025-26 Dues
Less than $599,999 $200
$600,000 - $1,499,999 $250
$1,500,000 - $2,999,999 $350
$3,000,000 - $6,999,999 $500
$7,000,000 - $14,999,999 $750
$15,000,000 + $1,100

Membership Dues are based on fiscal year gross store sales in U.S. dollars.

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