GENERAL FAQs
ELIGIBILITY
You’re eligible for student membership as long as you are a university student in New York with a focus in finance, undergraduate or graduate level. Student Membership is available only to individuals who do not otherwise qualify for Candidate, Professional, or Regular membership.
BENEFIT FAQs
Becoming a student member with CFA Society New York gives you a jump start on your finance career! You’ll be able to:
- Gain exclusive access to members-only interest groups
- Receive personalized step-by-step guidance
- Engage with like-minded students and CFA charter holders at networking events
All CFA Society Events are open to student members! Sometimes limited seats are available, so make sure you register quickly!
You can find our current calendar of events here. These are great opportunities to meet those career-boosting connections.
All CFA Society networking events are open to student members! You can find our current calendar of events here. These are great opportunities to meet those career-boosting connections.
We’re working on putting together a calendar of student-only events! If you’re interested in helping with these opportunities, please contact membership@cfany.org.
Yes! Student members receive savings on CFA Society New York events.
Additionally, through CFA Society New York, members qualify for 15% off Kaplan Schweser’s study packages to help with CFA exam preparation. Click here for more information.
APPLICATION FAQs
You can find the application on our website and then follow these easy steps.
- Click on the Join button and Create a CFA Institute Account
- Complete your CFA Society New York Student Membership Application.
- Once you academic reference and application is reviewed and approved, you can make your payment, and you’ll become a member
Collecting the following documents before you start your application will ensure a smooth process! Make sure you have:
- Academic reference
- CFA Charterholder member (If you do not have one, we will help identify one)
Your application will be processed in 5 business days by CFA Society New York staff. Student applicants may email membership@cfany.org to check the status of their application.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP & CFA SOCIETY NEW YORK FAQs
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