Kickstart Your Career in Community Associations

This membership is for students enrolled in an accredited school who want to dive into the community association field. Eligibility for up to five years while in school. 
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Who Should I Join?

  • Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution 
  • Individuals interested in community association management, governance, or related fields 
  • Students not currently working full-time in community association management or serving on association boards (except during school breaks)
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Membership Dues

Proof of student status may be required (i.e., class schedule or student ID).

  • $35/year
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Here's what included with your membership.

  • Industry News & Resources

    Stay informed with access to CAI publications and updates.
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  • Networking Opportunities

    Connect with industry professionals and peers.

  • Eligibility

    Student membership is valid for up to five years.

Sneak Peek of CAI Publications

HOAresources.org

HOA Elections: Is Proxy Stacking Illegal?

Laura Otto
Many community associations hold their annual meetings and elections during ...
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Blog Post

Facts over headlines: CAI responds to calls to ban Florida HOAs

Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 5, 2025
Community associations create stable, well-managed neighborhoods where fami ...
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Advocacy

Driving Policy Forward and Elevating Advocacy Efforts: CAI Announces New Government and Public Affairs Team

Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 3, 2025
Public policy is a top priority for CAI’s new chief executive officer Dawn ...
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Common Ground

Getting the Green Light

Michael Cuglietta
Community association can make small yet innovative tweaks that pay financi ...
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CAI Advocacy

Learn how CAI advocates  for and represents the  77.1 million people living and working in America's  369,000 community associations (homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives). 

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Additional Resources for Student Members

  • Career Center

    The CAI Job Market is the number one resource highly-qualified professionals use to both find and seek high profile community association management career opportunities.
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    Information and tools for condominium and homeowner association leaders.
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