Student Membership

Student Membership

Hello! Thanks for your interest in joining us; we can't wait to welcome you and build your community. Take a few minutes to explore and learn about our journeys to anthropology and to the AAA.  We invite you to join our community for as low as  $49/year. When you join, you automatically receive access to membership in one or more of our specialized sections and their mentoring opportunities, you become a member of our community, and you obtain access to over 250,000 full-text articles in AnthroSource. 

Eligibility
This category is open to students who are pursuing an advanced/graduate degree. All recent graduates (Masters and postdocs) are eligible for this category for one-year post graduation. 

Category Term Limit
This category is available to students for twelve (12) years. After twelve (12) years, upon renewal, the student membership will automatically rollover to the professional member category. A one-time extension may be requested. As of February 2021, student ID verification is no longer required.

 

Perks of AAA Membership

Annual Meeting Eligible to Submit & Present a Paper Discounted Student Registration Rates	Publications Unlimited access to over 250,000 articles through AnthroSource Publish in AAA Journals and Anthropology News
Belong  Find your community and anthropological home Support the AAA Mission & the Field of Anthropology	Connect with Friends & Colleagues at the Annual & Section Meetings via Anthropology News on This is Anthropology on Communities

 

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More Reasons to Join

Dues

• Reduced or free dues for participating specialized sections

Publications & Publishing

• Anthropology News print subscription
• AnthroGuide, Unlimited access
• AnthroNews, monthly newsletter
• Discounted rates on all AAA publications

Professional Development

• Prizes and Awards | Members-Only Eligibility

• NASA Emerging Leaders in Anthropology and the Carrie Hunter-Tate Student Award

• Volunteer & committee opportunities
• Advocacy
  • Shape professional guidelines
  • Engage with the United Nation
  • Participate in Capitol Hill visits and meet policymakers
  • Participate in legislative affairs 

Networking

• Vote in AAA & Section Elections
• Access to AAA communication platform Communities to connect with members

 Exclusive Member Discounts & Deals

• Insurance (Travel, Life, Health, Long Term Disability, Dental, Auto & Home)
• Discount Programs (Library Subscription, Wiley Publications, Car Rentals, Supplies)
• Professional Dossier Services

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Dues

Join the AAA + (1) Section for as low as $49*/year.

(*based on the lowest AAA dues tier and one section with $0 dues)

 

How to determine annual dues

• Identify your annual income tier + Corresponding AAA Dues + Add the dues of at least one section membership. 
  • Section Add-On Requirement
    • All members are required to join at least one (1) section.
    • Many sections offer free or deeply-discounted student dues.
    • Additional sections and interest groups (which are free) may be added based on your interest.  

Ability-to-pay tiers

Member dues for the student category are based on the member's ability to pay. As such, the AAA offers a tiered-dues structure based on annual income. 

	Annual Income	Student Dues	Two-Year Renewal Dues	Two-Year Savings
Tier 1	$0 - 9,999	$49	$93	$5
Tier 2	$10 - 19,999	$59	$112	$6
Tier 3	$20 - 29,999	$119	$226	$12
Tier 4	$30 - 49,999	$169	$320	$18
Tier 5	$50 - 74,999	$209	$397	$21
Tier 6	$75 - 99,999	$254	$483	$25
Tier 7	$100 - 149,999	$305	$580	$30
Tier 8	$150,000+	$356	$676	$36

 

Refund Policy | Dues Changes 2021

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