Students pursuing technical certificates or undergraduate or graduate degrees at technical institutes, colleges or universities in a food safety related field of study are entitled to membership in BCFPA at one-half the dues of regular members (student rate: $20 per year). Student members, with the exception of the appointed Student Coordinator, may attend meetings of BCFPA and be accorded privilege of the floor, but shall not be entitled to vote, may not hold office in BCFPA, but may serve on committees and as appointed representatives of BCFPA. A student member shall become eligible for full membership on January 1 of the year following graduation.