Transform Your School Through Student Leadership
Your most driven students aren’t just leaders in the making: they are already respected role models in your school. The National Association of Student Councils (NASC) creates space for these students to hone their leadership skills and get the recognition they’ve earned.
The heart of a school is the passion of its students. NASC is fundamental in building a positive culture throughout your student body. Through leadership events, exclusive recognition programs, and student engagement training, NASC helps your student council amplify their voice to make a difference in their community.
Watch Our Launch Video
Hear from student participants, learn about the rebrand of NASC, and some of our nearly 100-year legacy of supporting student excellence.
Benefits
NEW NASC Scholarship: Rewarding Excellence in Student Leadership
NASC proudly announces a new scholarship program for dedicated student council members. A total of $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 80 exceptional students from NASC member schools. This initiative celebrates students who have shown remarkable leadership within their school communities. Applications open in Fall 2024.
NEW National Student Council: Voice Your Vision
The National Student Council is a platform for the brightest minds from NASC member schools. Selected members will influence student leadership conferences, advocate on Capitol Hill, and engage with the media on educational issues — elevating the voices of their peers and shaping the future of education. Applications open in March 2024.
Earn National Recognition
As NASC members, student councils that consistently provide quality leadership and service to their school communities can earn national recognition through the National Council of Excellence (NCOE) program. NCOE helps schools foster a positive culture through high-quality student leadership development.
Raising Student Voice & Participation
Students participating in the Raising Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) program develop a Civic Action Plan, identifying challenges in their community and generating solutions to address them.
Distinguished Student Leader Program
The self-paced curriculum of the Distinguished Student Leader Program (DSL) guides high school students through an exploration of leadership skills and knowledge and helps them critically examine their own leadership styles and proficiencies.
Emerging Student Leader Program
Designed for middle-level students, the Emerging Student Leader Program (ESL) provides a set of criteria to strengthen and accelerate their growth as leaders.
We’ve Got Your Back
NASC has a suite of tools, resources, and support for advisers and schools to successfully run our programs from start to finish:
Adviser Resource Center
This online portal is designed to guide advisers through every step of the council and chapter process.
Adviser Online Community
Connect with fellow advisers around the country who can answer tough questions, give advice, and share fresh perspectives.
National Student Project Database
Search through more than 11,000 service project ideas submitted by student councils from across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
All payments that are mailed should be mailed to the following address:
NASSP
PO Box 640245
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-0245
We do not accept purchase orders.
If you cannot remember what email you used, or you are a new adviser/principal and need to check if you have an active account, please call us at 703.860.0200 or email us at [email protected] for assistance!
We strongly advise that you do not create a new account if you have had an account with us in a previous role! Please contact us and we can assist in recovering this account for you.
Promote NASC at Your School
Help promote NASC to your students by printing customized brochures ans posters for your school. Follow these links to add your school logos and print customized versions for your students.
If you need a larger quantity of materials, contact us and we will try and assist with your request.
