Membership Categories

Annual Membership

Annual membership rates cover one year of membership at which time members will receive a renewal email 90 days prior to the expiration date. Membership benefits will not be available when membership status becomes inactive.

Affiliate Membership

Every membership includes membership to one state affiliate. Every affiliate of AAFCS receives a rebate of 25% of the member dues amount! When you join AAFCS at the national level, you are supporting your state level as well. Additional affiliates are available for a fee upon request to AAFCS.

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Student Membership (Collegiate/Postsecondary)

Cost: $50

Current students seeking a degree in a postsecondary program. Part-time or full-time students are eligible.

Assembly of Higher Education (AHE) New Grad

Cost: FREE

New graduates of AHE institutions. Unsure if your institution is a member of AHE? Click here and find institutions listed by regions.

Professional Membership

Cost: $150

Individuals with a degree or professional-level credential in any field of study who support the field of Family & Consumer Sciences.

First year members can take advantage of the introductory special and annual member is $100 for the first year.

Emeritus Membership

Cost: $100

Individuals with a degree or professional-level credential in any field of study who support the field of Family & Consumer Sciences and are retired, and at least 60 years of age.


Lifetime Membership

Two different tiers: $2,500 upon retirement or $2,000 upon reaching 50-year membership status. For each of these amounts, $500 is a tax-deductible contribution. For questions or to enroll, call 571-534-5015 or email. Click Here to download the Lifetime Membership enrollment form. 

Miles in the Making 

Cost: FREE

NEW Membership Initiative! Freshmen attending an AHE institution qualify for this new member type. Unsure if your institution is a member of AHE? Click here and find institutions listed by regions.

Chart Your Course

Cost: FREE

NEW Membership Initiative! High school students with AAFCS Pre-Professional Certifications starting careers qualify for this new member type.