Join the TXCPA Community for Students
Membership Requirements
The Student Affiliate member category includes:
Who can join: Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time at a two- or four-year college or university and majoring in accounting, finance or other business-related fields.
What happens after graduation: After completing your degree, your membership category transitions to candidate status as you continue your journey toward the CPA credential.
Local chapter connection: Student membership includes access to one of TXCPA’s local chapters, helping you connect with professionals and events in your area.
Cost: Student membership is free.
Membership term: Membership is renewed annually on June 1.
Start Building Your Future
Earning the CPA credential opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities. CPAs work across industries including business, technology, consulting, government, entertainment, sports and entrepreneurship. The skills you build can lead to leadership roles, financial expertise and long-term career growth.
As a college student, you don’t have to wait until graduation to start preparing for what comes next.
TXCPA gives you the opportunity to start building your professional network now.
With more than 28,000 members and 20 local chapters across the state, TXCPA connects students with the people, resources and professional insight that help turn classroom learning into real-world opportunities.
Best of all, student membership is free. It’s our way of supporting the next generation of professionals preparing to earn the CPA credential.
Membership Benefits
Local Connections – Join one of 20 chapters for networking events and service opportunities near you.
Scholarships – Get recognized and supported with exclusive student scholarship opportunities.
Lead Early – Build your skills with chapter and state-level leadership roles.
CPA Exam Discounts – Save on top prep courses and professional tools.
Boost Your Résumé – Show employers your commitment with TXCPA membership and access job and internship listings.
Member-Only Forum – Ask questions, share advice, and connect with Texas CPAs on TXCPA Exchange.
Find Your People – Search our online directory of 28,000 members across the state.
Stay in the Know – Get the latest updates on industry trends and professional issues.
You Belong in This Profession
The path to becoming a CPA takes commitment, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. TXCPA connects students with a statewide community of professionals who are invested in the future of the profession and ready to support the next generation.
When you join TXCPA as a student member, you gain access to mentorship, career insight, networking opportunities and resources that help you prepare for the opportunities ahead.
Student membership is free and designed to help you build connections, explore career paths and take meaningful steps toward earning the CPA credential.
Join TXCPA and start building your professional community today.