Membership Renewal Instructions

Renewing MSTA members annually ensures continuous coverage and accurate communication. Follow these steps to process renewals effectively.

Enrolling new and transferring members

MSTA must receive a signed membership application for each new member and those members who have moved from another school district.

The following instructions correspond to the MSTA Member Application.

1. Contact information:

Members complete the entire application, including the last 4 digits of their Social Security number and their birthdate. MSTA needs a unique identifier for each member, and Social Security numbers combined with a birthdate are unique. Our membership information is secure and not shared with other companies.

2. Member Type: 

Select the appropriate membership category. 

3. MSTA Dues:

Enter the dues as it corresponds with the member category on the application or as explained on the Membership Category sheet.

4. CTA Dues:

Enter the amount of dues charged by the CTA for current membership year (usually established through the CTA Bylaws.) IMPORTANT: CTA dues must be paid to the CTA, not to MSTA.

5. Total Dues:

Total the amount entered for MSTA Dues and CTA Dues.

6. Methods of Payment:

Check the appropriate box that indicates the method of payment. (Payroll Deduction or Check)

7. Applicant’s Signature & Date, MSTA/CTA Representatives Signature, & Date:

The application MUST be signed by the applicant and the CTA representative. This establishes membership date.

Renewing current members

Distribute Forms

Each member receives a renewal form—either printed or via email. Confirm that all personal info is correct. New staff or transferring members must complete a full membership application. Check your roster to see who has not renewed. 

Sort Paperwork by Payment Type

For members on payroll deduction:

• Make sure members have signed the top and middle portion of renewal forms.
• Make sure new or transferring members have fully completed and signed their application.
• Order the renewals and applications alphabetically.
• Place the TOP portion of the renewals and the WHITE application pages in the provided white envelope with blue writing.
• The MIDDLE portion of the renewal and the YELLOW copy of the application are for the payroll department.

For members paying by check:

• Match the check to the application of renewal.
• Be sure checks DO NOT include local CTA dues.
• Make sure members have completed all information and signed their application or renewal.
• Place checks and corresponding documents in the provided white envelope with black writing.

Submit to MSTA

Separate forms based on payment method. Include any payments and sort alphabetically when possible. Mail the completed packets using the pre-addressed envelope provided by MSTA. For payroll deduction, coordinate with your district's payroll office.

If your district participates in payroll deduction:

• Contact your payroll department to schedule a time to submit payroll deduction renewal and application information and/or forms.
• Give the Payroll Clerk Guide to your payroll department. 

Online Payments

If a member pays online via DirectPay, no paperwork is required. They can simply visit https://my.msta.org to complete the process.

Tips

• Set an internal deadline 1–2 weeks before the official MSTA deadline.
• Use building reps to collect and track paperwork by location.
• Follow up with members who haven’t submitted forms.

Need Help?

Call Member Care at 800-392-0532 or email membercare@msta.org.