While trying to get a "free" student subscription to 
a really good site - and then of course (being myself
pretty poor) thinking about it all, and well --... etc

http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/docs/3100/3055.pdf

see "reference data" down below:   {here}


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AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
ALGERIA
ANGOLA
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
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ARMENIA
AZERBAIJAN
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CONGO
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TAJIKISTAN
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TOGO
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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<h2>Reference Data</h2>

oddly enough the "retired" rate is exhorbinatnly high.
I guess they must think retired teachers are just
living it up!!!! ?



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The global membership categories offer two discounted membership options for members who are current legal residents or native-born current residents of a country with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of US$15,000 or less (as defined by the United Nations). Global members are full members of TESOL, but membership benefits may vary. Global members are not eligible for early renewal discounts.

The global membership, individual (GMI) category includes one full year of membership in TESOL and includes both print (Essential Teacher) and electronic offerings. 

The global membership, electronic (GME) category is an electronic-only category: you must have a valid e-mail address in order to receive benefits by e-mail. The print magazine Essential Teacher is not included. GME members may add electronic access to TESOL Quarterly (electronic only; no print copies included) for an additional $25.

A subsidized global membership fund is available to new members who are unable to pay full dues to join. (The fund is not available for membership renewals.) If you are interested in becoming a global electronic member (GME), your subsidized dues would be $10 (rather than $25) or a global individual member (GMI) would pay only $25 rather than $40). To apply, send an e-mail to Pam Williams, Director, Member Services at pwilliams@tesol.org along with your e-mail address, and a short paragraph summarizing why you should receive the fund and which membership category (GME or GMI) you would prefer. You will be contacted regarding acceptance or not. If accepted, you will be sent an application to complete and submit along with the small payment. This fund is not available to any one living in locations other than those countries on the qualified eligible countries list.

Full-time student membership is for those engaged in full-time study only (12 or more credits undergraduate, 6+ credits master's/graduate, 3+ credits doctoral). Students must provide (by e-mail, mail, or fax) a dated unofficial transcript to verify full-time study, and must reapply annually. Maximum participation as a student member is limited to 5 years. Student members of TESOL may participate in a student-only electronic discussion list. Full-time members are not eligible for early renewal discounts.

Retired members must qualify by having been a TESOL member 5 of the past 10 years, be fully retired from the workforce, and send proof of full-time retirement with their first application. Proof of full-time retirement can be in the form of a letter from your place of retirement on official letterhead, or anything from Social Security or a pension fund indicating retirement. Proof is only required the first time you join as a retired member. Retired members are not eligible for early renewal discounts.

Thanks for following up on my membership. I value my TESOL membership and 


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