Associate: Associates shall be educational institutions or organizations concerned directly or indirectly with independent education but not residing within the ISACS region or not qualifying as independent schools as defined by ISACS (i.e., independent in governance and finance). Associates in this category are entitled to receive publications and attend meetings, but they have no voting privileges nor are they eligible for accreditation by ISACS. Associates are eligible to receive ISACS consulting services. Annual ISACS Associate dues are $500.