Member Benefits
Life Insurance
National Shoe Travelers member benefit between $10,000 - $50,000 depending on age. Included in membership at no cost.
Benefits increased as of December 2025. No additional cost to members.

NST Scholarship Fund
The National Shoe Travelers Scholarship Fund for higher education is available to NST members, their children or grandchildren. Recipients to be awarded up to $5,000 a year for up to four years of part time or full time study in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program or vocational/technical training program.
As of October 1, 2026, active membership required for 90 days prior application submittal.
Retired members are excluded from this benefit program.
NST Hardship Fund
National Shoe Travelers established an endowment fund through the Two Ten Foundation to assist current members in times of critical need and financial hardships. This can be utilized to help with mortgage/rent payments, car payments, medical bills or other needs.
As of October 1, 2026, active membership required for 90 days prior application submittal.
Retired members are excluded from this benefit program.
NST General Counsel
National Shoe Travelers welcomes Rich Reinis, retained as the general counsel for National Shoe Travelers, and is available to provide legal services to all NST members.
Membership is verified prior to legal services consultation.
EAP Services
There are times in life when you might need a little help coping or figuring out what to do. Connect to resources, support, and guidance. You, your dependents including children up to age 26, and all household members can contact master's-degreed clinicians 24/7 by phone, online, live chat, email, or text.
The following businesses have partnered with NST to provide special pricing/discounts on services and products for members:
- Office Depot — Shop at any Office Depot or Office Max store to get exclusive member pricing.
- FedEx® — Significant savings on shipments, print & copy services
- Partnership Direct — better known as FEDEX Kinkos discount program.
- Hertz — Hertz Business Rewards, National Shoe Travelers can take advantage of discounted rates and great service.
- AT&T Mobile Discount — 8% on monthly service
- LegalshieldID — Protection service with Perkspot membership perks
The average member saves over $1,600 annually by being a member of NST.
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NST Members are eligible to receive all benefits listed and more!
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