Heather Hoerle
Executive Director & Chief
Executive Officer
Membership in The Enrollment Management Association introduces you to a worldwide network of professionals who are embracing the holistic integration of admission, retention initiatives, marketing and messaging, financial aid principles, mission, and more. Our members know that by deploying a more comprehensive strategy for school enrollment management, the entire independent school community can flourish.
Our membership base—the largest admission and enrollment facing among all independent school organizations—means that our staff experts have a comprehensive view, and are on the leading edge when it comes to recommending innovative new tools and services to address what's next. No matter what kind of challenges or opportunities your school faces, our team will meet you where you are and help to create an action plan to increase your success.
Prospective member schools must be accredited by a national and/or regional association in good standing. To begin your membership journey, complete a brief inquiry form. Get started by clicking on the "Join Now" button above. See chart below for school membership dues.
Whenever I am faced with tough scenarios, difficult decisions, or frankly, a lack of direction, it is helpful to know that the association is an available resource.
— Jerrod Price, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI)
There’s only one place you can turn for customized, connected, comprehensive support no matter what type of school or how seasoned a professional you are.
With the association as your partner and advocate, we’ll work together to achieve your professional best while also advancing your institution. We design our resources and services to offer enrollment leaders and schools an integrated toolbox that can take you from targeting new types of prospective families to helping enrolled students transition to their first day at your institution. Through these smart and strategic approaches, we help you earn and keep your seat at the leadership table. Get started by joining now >
The Enrollment Management Association is at the forefront of trends that affect every one of our schools.
— Jamie Driver, Executive Director, Independent Schools of St. Louis (MO)
Access Organizations
Access organizations must be nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with an educational mission to serve low-income families in order to be eligible for membership with The Enrollment Management Association. For access organizations, the yearly membership fee is $525.
Educational Consultants
Educational consultants applying for membership must be Professional Members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) in good standing. For educational consultants, the yearly The Enrollment Management Association membership fee is $525.
Resources provided to all members >
Membership in The Enrollment Management Association is subject to approval and does not guarantee access to administer the SSAT or obtain test or other proprietary materials. Serving as an SSAT test center is a separate application process in addition to the membership application.
