MINNDEPENDENT is pleased to offer membership to the state’s entire community of K-12 private and independent schools. Every nonpublic school in Minnesota deserves to benefit from MINNDEPENDENT’s work, which includes:  protecting the education quality and autonomy private schools provide to thousands of students; safeguarding the public funds schools, staff, students, and families have the right to receive; and supporting parents in their choice of a school that best meets their child’s needs.

Full School Membership

The MINNDEPENDENT Full School Membership is available to accredited schools. These schools will be given full membership status in MINNDEPENDENT. Below are member requirements and opportunities:

  • Fully accredited
  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status from IRS
  • Opportunities to participate in all MINNDEPENDENT programs, councils, and committees
  • Use of the MINNDEPENDENT logo on all materials (print and electronic)
  • Eligible for board service

Affiliate School Membership

The MINNDEPENDENT Affiliate School Membership is available to non-accredited schools. These schools will be given membership status in MINN

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status from IRS
  • Opportunities to participate in all MINNDEPENDENT programs, councils, and committees
  • Use of the MINNDEPENDENT logo on all materials (print and electronic)
  • Not eligible for board service.

Dues And Membership Policies

The membership dues and payment policies as outlined below pertain to all school membership levels. All memberships renew annually. The membership year is July 1 to June 30.

For the 2024-2025 school year, dues are $5.25 per student; or $290 for schools with 55 or fewer students.

Billing

New Membership

  • Annual dues payable 30 days from the invoice date
  • Invoices more than 60 days outstanding from the date of the original billing will result in temporary suspension of member benefits
  • New member schools will be invoiced annually as outlined under Renewal Membership

Renewal Membership

  • One annual billing cycle
  • Invoices are dated July 1 with a 30-day payment term

Termination

A member may terminate its membership at any time by giving written notice to the President of MINNDEPENDENT. Such termination shall be effective on the date it is received, or the date specified in the termination notification, whichever is later. Annual MINNDEPENDENT membership fees are nonrefundable.

Questions?

Send an email to [email protected], or call us at 651-297-6716

Apply

Thank you for reviewing our membership offerings. If you would like to apply, please follow the link below.

School Membership Application