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Become part of a thriving network of 5,735+ Telugu families united by culture, service, and community across America.
Choose Your Membership
Select the tier that best fits your needs. Every membership supports APTA's mission.
Student
For Telugu students enrolled in educational institutions in the US
- Event access
- Job board access
- Newsletter updates
- Community networking
- AI assistant access
Life Member
Lifetime membership in the APTA community
- All Student benefits
- Voting rights in elections
- ASEP scholarship referral eligibility
- Matrimonial services access
- Priority event registration
- Medical camp priority
Patron
Enhanced membership with patron-level recognition and privileges
- All Life Member benefits
- Patron recognition on website
- VIP access at conventions
- Priority program participation
- Exclusive networking events
- ASEP committee participation
Grand Patron
The highest level of membership with exclusive privileges and recognition
- All Patron benefits
- Grand Patron recognition
- Advisory committee eligibility
- Convention VIP seating & hospitality
- Direct access to leadership
- Legacy program access
- Featured in annual report
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about APTA membership.
Click the 'Join Now' button for your preferred tier. You will be directed to our secure Zeffy payment page to complete your registration and payment. Student memberships are free and require proof of enrollment.
Yes, you can upgrade at any time. Contact us at contact@ap-ta.org and we will apply the prorated difference toward your new tier for the remainder of the year.
APTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Membership dues may be partially tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt that details the deductible portion of your payment.
The Family tier covers up to 4 family members under one membership. Each member gets their own profile, event access, and program eligibility including ASEP scholarship consideration.
A one-time payment of $500 grants you permanent membership with all Family-tier benefits plus VIP event access, website recognition, convention perks, and legacy program access. No annual renewals needed.
Annual memberships (Individual and Family) renew each year on the anniversary of your sign-up date. You will receive an email reminder 30 days before renewal with a link to renew online.