Membership Categories & Dues

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Membership Categories & Dues
 
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Category

Eligibility

Rate

Voting Members (All Countries)

Regular

Active interest in education research; professional training to at least the master's degree level or equivalent.

$280/year

Early Career

Completed a doctorate in 2024 or 2025.

$180/year

Retired

Meets Regular eligibility, plus: age 65+, retired from primary employment, and not otherwise engaged in paid full-time work. Online enrollment only (except disability).

$180/year

Graduate Student

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (doctoral or master's). Limited to 8 years.

$80/year

Non-Voting Affiliate Members

Affiliate

Interested in education research; not eligible for or not seeking Regular membership.

$280/year

Student Affiliate

High school or undergraduate student, endorsed by a voting faculty member. Not eligible if employed full-time. Limited to 5 years.

$45/year

International Affiliate

Resides in and is a citizen of a country other than the United States.

$240/year

International Affiliate, Low-Income Countries

Resides in and is a citizen of a country the World Bank defines as a Low-Income Economy.

$90/year

Membership is based on a calendar year (January – December). Dues are non-refundable. Questions: members@aera.net or
(202) 238-3200.