Individual membership is available for adults 18 years and older, and on a case-by-case basis to youth ages 16-17. As a reminder, all tools require certification by a staff member or authorized volunteer prior to independent use.
Choose from the following membership tiers:
NIC Student Tinker: 8 Hours of Tool Time / Month
Tinker: 8 Hours of Tool Time / Month
Maker: 20 Hours of Tool Time / Month
Pro: 80 Hours of Tool TIme / month
Note: "Tool Time" refers to hours spent actively operating a machine/tool or using workbench space, and does not apply to time spent in the Computer Labs or open work areas such as the Gathering Spot.
The new rates will be effective starting July 1st, 2026. The new rates are as follows:
|
Membership Level
|
Tool Hours
|
Current monthly fee
|
New Monthly Fee
|
new Annual Fee
|
|
Student
|
8
|
$36
|
$30
|
$285
|
|
Tinker
|
8
|
$48
|
$52
|
$500
|
|
Maker
|
20
|
$68
|
$75
|
$720
|
|
Family
|
40
|
$108
|
$120
|
$1150
|
|
Pro
|
80
|
$110
|
$120
|
$1150
|
|
Corporate
|
160
|
$200
|
$220
|
$2110
|
New Memberships for the month of June will be at the current membership rate. Rates will increase July 1st, 2026.