NAFSA Membership

NAFSA Membership gives you access to unparalleled learning and training opportunities, a wealth of resources, and the largest network of international education professionals in the world. Join NAFSA today to build skills and achieve your professional goals.

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What Type of Member Are You?

Member dues are per person for a 12-month period.

New Member

$199
For individuals worldwide who have never been a member of NAFSA.

Individual Member

$499
For individuals within the Unites States who work in international education and exchange.

International Member

$399
For individuals outside of the United States who work in international education and exchange.

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Student, Retired, LDC Members

$99
For full-time students (annual verification required), citizens and residents of United Nations-designated Least Developed Countries, retirees (one-time verification required).

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Group Memberships

$409 to $449 per individual member
For individuals in groups of two or more individual members who are based at the same U.S.-based location (i.e. the same campus or office).

International Group

$329 per individual member
For individuals in groups of 2 or more who are based at the same location (i.e. the same campus or office) outside of the United States.

Top 5 Membership Benefits

Open Doors with a Year-round Global Network

Connect with peers, mentors, and leaders across the field—through events, programs, Network NAFSA and exclusive access to the Member Directory.

Save on Annual Conference and Regional Conferences

Members save up to $300 on registration for the NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo and an average of $100 on registration for Regional Conferences—making it easier to stay connected and current.

Advance Your Career with Real-World Training

Save 25% on NAFSA's Learning and Training courses—designed to help you build skills in advising, compliance, and global strategy at every stage of your career.

NAFSA Publications and Thought Leadership

Get full access to International Educator, Trends and Insights, and expert resources that keep you ahead of policy changes and emerging trends in international education.

Shape the Future of the Field

Get involved in Volunteer Leadership and Policy and Advocacy conversations that impact international education.

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For Every Step of Your Journey

Wherever you are in your career, you can be prepared with NAFSA member resources, opportunities, information, and networking.

Students

Get a head start on your international education career with essential skills, supportive network, and early recognition – at discounted rates.

Become a Student Member ($99).
Connect with a mentor through one of NAFSA’s many professional networks.
Take the IE Professional Competencies Self-Assessment to chart your growth.
Find an international education job or internship in the Career Center.
Find a NAFSA Training to learn new skills.

Early Career Professionals

Launch your career in international education with a strong network, training, and plan.

Take advantage of New Member pricing ($199) in your first year.
Prepare for interviews with a free download of Hiring Manager Questions.
Join the Early Career Professionals Interest Group and other Network.NAFSA communities.
Take the IE Professional Competencies Self-Assessment, then find a NAFSA Learn and Training course to learn new skills.
Connect with your NAFSA Region to find community and opportunities near you.

Mid-Career Professionals and Managers

Now that you’ve mastered the basics, get more targeted support to navigate complexity, deliver with impact, influence across teams, and lead from the middle.

Apply for the Management Development Program or year-long Academy of International Education.
Save 25% on job postings on Career Center with a member promo code.
Share your expertise as a NAFSA Career Adviser and you can save on NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo registration.
Become a NAFSA Volunteer Leader.
Apply for the NAFSA Trainer Corps to share your knowledge.

Senior Leaders

Senior leaders, including SIOs, provosts, deans, and others, can find partnerships, insights, and support from a network that understands their unique work.

Connect and learn alongside other senior leaders at the NAFSA e-Institute.
Presidents, Provosts, and Rectors can take advantage of the President's Invitation to save on NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo Registration.
Share your expertise as a NAFSA Career Adviser and you can save on NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo registration.
Apply for the NAFSA Trainer Corps to share your knowledge.
Join the NAFSA Board of Directors to increase visibility and partnerships

Retired Professionals

If you are leaving the workforce but aren’t ready to leave the field of international education, stay connected, give back, and create a lasting impact through NAFSA.

Special dues rate of $99 per year
Join Phase II: Continuing Educators Interest Group and connect with colleagues approaching and thriving in retirement.
Join the New Century Circle to sustain NAFSA for the long term.
Share your expertise as a NAFSA Career Adviser – and you can save on NAFSA annual conference registration!

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Guaranteed Member Savings

NAFSA Members are guaranteed a minimum savings of 25% off of nonmember pricing. NAFSA Members receive discounted rates on annual and regional conferences, professional learning programs, special events, publications, and much more. Member discounts are noted on our pricing pages and applied automatically to your order.

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