# The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

> The NSLS is the largest accredited leadership honor society in the United States, founded in 2001, with more than 2 million members across 800+ college and university chapters. It is accredited by Cognia, recognized by ACE and NCCRS, a Certified B Corporation, and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Membership is a one-time $95 fee with a 30-day full refund. Members gain access to leadership training, exclusive scholarships, a job bank, recommendation letters, and networking.

## Legitimacy & accreditation
- [Is the NSLS legitimate?](https://info.nsls.org/help/is-the-nsls-legitimate): Direct answer on accreditation, BBB rating, and national recognition.
- [Is the NSLS worth it?](https://www.nsls.org/is-the-nsls-worth-it): Addresses value, "scam," and "pyramid scheme" questions with evidence.
- [Accreditation & recommendation service providers](https://www.nsls.org/accreditation-and-recommendation-service-providers): Cognia accreditation plus ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations.
- [FAQs](https://www.nsls.org/faq): Membership, induction, refunds, and legitimacy questions.

## Membership
- [Member benefits](https://www.nsls.org/member-benefits): Coaching, scholarships, job bank, discounts, and events.
- [The membership experience](https://www.nsls.org/the-membership-experience): How membership works, including the steps to induction.
- [Scholarships & awards](https://www.nsls.org/scholarships-and-awards): Over $400,000 in member-exclusive scholarships awarded yearly.

## About
- [About the NSLS](https://www.nsls.org/about): Mission, history, and leadership.