NAFSA membership gives you access to nearly 10,000 international educators, as well as professional information including International Educator magazine, NAFSA.news, best practices and trends, special member-only rates on NAFSA products, and professional development opportunities you need to excel in your career. Any individual who is interested in NAFSA's mission and wants to engage with a community of leaders in the field of international education is encouraged to join.
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Membership Types
- New Member - $199
A one-year membership available to individuals worldwide who have never been a member of NAFSA. Also available to Student Members who have completed their education and are entering the field.
- Individual Member - $479
Available to individuals aligned with the field of international education and student exchange and to individuals affiliated with an international or academic institution or organizations.
- International Member - $379
Available to individuals who have a primary address outside the United States and are aligned with the field of international education and exchange or affiliated with an international or academic institution or organizations.
- Retired Professional - $99
Available to retirees who want to become or remain involved and connected to the field of international education and exchange. To apply for this membership type, please submit a Retired Professional Documentation Verification form.
- Student Member - $99
Available to full-time students enrolled in a post-secondary institution (proof of student status is required). Full-time student enrollment is defined as 12 or more units as an undergraduate, 8 or more units as a master's degree student, or 6 or more units as a doctoral student. To apply for this membership type, please submit a Student Documentation Verification form.
- Group Member - Discounted rates from $389 to $429 per member
Available to groups of individuals within the United States who are located at the same location (i.e. the same campus or office) and are aligned with the field of international education and exchange, or affiliated with an international or academic institution or organization. Learn more
To join, simply log in to your NAFSA account, or create a free account if you do not have one. After you answer a few short questions to set up your login and password, you are ready to become a member of NAFSA.
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Please note: NAFSA is not able to accept membership applications and payments via fax at this time.