In order to qualify for a Gold or Silver Membership, per the NIC By-Laws, you must be an Active or Associate member.
Qualifications for Active or Associate Members are as follows:
GOLD or SILVER Member:
You must be a State Agency or Regulatory Board who has legislative authority to regulate the Beauty Professions in order to apply.
INDUSTRY PARTNER
You must be a professional company that is affiliated with supporting the beauty professions. For example; Textbook Companies, Infection Control Companies or Beauty Supply Companies. It does not include Salons or Schools.
STOP: Review the qualifications above prior to applying for membership to ensure you are qualified.