Which statement best describes both high school and collegiate DECA membership fees?

Which statement best describes both high school and collegiate DECA membership fees?

• A. High school members pay $8 and collegiate members pay $8.
• B. High school members pay $10 and collegiate members pay $10.
• C. High school members pay $8 and collegiate members pay $10.
• D. High school members pay $12 and collegiate members pay $12.

Answer: (C)

DECA uses different dues based on member level, so the pricing structure is two-tiered. High school members paying $8 and collegiate members paying $10 best describes this setup. The higher collegiate rate helps cover the broader range of activities, events, and resources typically available to college members, while keeping the high school rate accessible to encourage participation. The other proposed structures—both levels paying the same amount or both paying a higher amount—don’t align with how DECA differentiates fees by level.

DECA uses different dues based on member level, so the pricing structure is two-tiered. High school members paying $8 and collegiate members paying $10 best describes this setup. The higher collegiate rate helps cover the broader range of activities, events, and resources typically available to college members, while keeping the high school rate accessible to encourage participation. The other proposed structures—both levels paying the same amount or both paying a higher amount—don’t align with how DECA differentiates fees by level.