Retired Membership

 Retired Membership

Hello! Thanks for your interest in joining us; we can't wait to welcome you. 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  $50/year. When you join, you automatically receive access to membership in one or more of our specialized sections, you become a member of our community, and you obtain access to over 250,000 full-text articles in AnthroSource. 

Eligibility
Available to any individual who meets one or more of the following requirements:

• Is at least 65 years of age
• Has been an active AAA member for at least 20 years and has reached the age of 65
• Has a retired status at one’s institution (or is planning to retire in the current year)

 

Perks of AAA Membership

Annual Meeting Eligible to Submit & Present a Paper Discounted 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

• Exclusive reduced dues for participating specialized sections  

Publications & Publishing

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

Staying Connected to the Field

• Potential Distinguished Member Eligibility
• Prizes and Awards | Members-Only Eligibility
• 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 $50*/year.

(*based on the lowest AAA dues tier and one section with $5 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 deeply-discounted retiree dues.
    • Additional sections and interest groups may be added based on your interest.  

Ability-to-pay tiers

Member dues for the retired 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	Retiree Dues	Two-Year Renewal Dues	Two-Year Savings
Tier 1	$0 - 9,999	$45	$85	$5
Tier 2	$10,000 - 19,999	$55	$104	$6
Tier 3	$20,000 - 29,999	$109	$207	$11
Tier 4	$30,000 - 49,999	$155	$294	$16
Tier 5	$50,000 - 74,999	$199	$378	$20
Tier 6	$75,000 - 99,999	$223	$424	$22
Tier 7	$100,000 - 149,999	$274	$521	$27
Tier 8	$150,000+	$321	$610	$32

Refund Policy | Dues Update

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