AAFCS Membership Categories and Annual Dues
AAFCS’ official publication, the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, is published quarterly and a benefit of all membership categories.
- Individual with a baccalaureate degree or higher, professional-level certification, or professional-level licensure in family and consumer sciences or a related field who is working toward or supporting the vision and mission of AAFCS.
- Eligible to vote, participate on committees, and hold office.
- Eligible for member benefits, such as discounts on publications and event registrations.
- Special introductory rate for the first year of Active Membership (one-year only) $100**
- Special introductory rate for the first year of Active Membership (one-year only) $100**
*Annual dues in CA, OH $140; TX, KS, NE $145; IA $150.
**First-year dues in CA, OH $105; TX, KS, NE $110; IA $115.
Ellen Richards Sustaining $250*
- Any individual who is eligible for membership as defined under the Active category and is interested in furthering the purposes of AAFCS through an additional contribution, according to dues structure.
- Includes listing in the Honor Roll of Donors.
- Eligible for member benefits, such as discounts on publications and event registrations.
*Annual dues in CA, OH $255; KS, TX $260; IA $265.
- Individual with an associate degree, pre-baccalaureate level certification, or pre-baccalaureate licensure in family and consumer sciences or a related field who is working toward or supporting the vision and mission of AAFCS.
- Eligible to vote and participate on committees, but not hold office.
- Eligible for member benefits, such as discounts on publications and event registrations.
*Annual dues in CA, OH $120; TX, KS, $125; IA $130
- Any individual who is retired and at least 60 years of age and has been a member of AAFCS for at least 10 years.
- Eligible to vote and participate on committees.
- Eligible for member benefits, such as discounts on publications and event registrations.
*Annual dues in CA, OH $100; KS, TX $105.
Student (Collegiate/Postsecondary) $60*
- Enrolled full-time as a postsecondary, undergraduate, or graduate student.
- Completed Student Status Statement.**
- Eligible to vote and hold office in the AAFCS Student Unit.
- Eligible for member benefits, such as discounts on publications and event registrations.
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*Annual dues in TX $70.
**STUDENT STATUS STATEMENT
 Student |
| ____________________________________________________________ |
| Full Name of School/College/University/Institution (no acronyms) |
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| Student Signature | Date |
| Faculty/Teacher Confirmation: I confirm that the applicant is a full-time student at my school/college/university/ institution. | |
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| Faculty/Teacher Signature | Date |
Organizational
Corporate/Business $750
Non-Profit Organization $500
Please contact membership@aafcs.org to apply for organizational membership.
- Organized group, agency, or business.
- Purpose in common with AAFCS, resulting in mutual benefits.
- Benefits include
- Three subscriptions to the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences (JFCS).
- 5% discount on exhibit booths at Annual Conference & Expo.
- Members-only discount on registration for two representatives to attend the Annual Conference & Expo.
- Acknowledgment on AAFCS website with a link.
- One free half-page black & white inside ad in the JFCS OR 25% off 4-color inside full-page ad.
- One free sponsorship of monthly newsletter to all members (one issue).
Optional Membership in IFHE
AAFCS members may also join the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) Home Economics (IFHE), a non-governmental organization bringing together more than 20 professional associations, groups and individuals from 116 countries. Annual Dues: $100
Questions? 800.424.8080 or membership@aafcs.org