Types of Membership

Active Membership

Extension employees who work in any capacity with family and consumer sciences programming and have a least a bachelor’s degree can be Active members of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS).

Dues: $110 per year (+ state affiliate dues)

Associate Membership

Extension employees who work in any capacity with family and consumer sciences programming and have less than a bachelor’s degree can be Associate members of the NEAFCS.

Dues: $55 per year (+ state affiliate dues)

Student Membership

Full-time graduate or undergraduate students who are enrolled in a university, college, or other educational setting and studying family and consumer sciences or a related field can be Student members of the NEAFCS. Students members must have an interest in pursuing Extension education as a future career. They also cannot be currently employed as an Extension educator in order to be a Student member. Individuals must submit a statement that verifies their full-time student status in order to become a member.

Dues: $55 per year (+ state affiliate dues)

Life Membership

Former Extension employees who have been active members of the NEAFCS for at least 5 years can become Life members. Should an individual ever resume their employment in Extension, they will be required to resume Active membership status and pay annual dues.

Dues: $330 one-time payment (+ state affiliate dues)

Partner Membership

Those who have at least a bachelor’s degree and are working in an educational, corporate, or business field related to the work of Extension educators can become a Partner member of the NEAFCS.

Dues: $110 per year (+ state affiliate dues)

Membership Benefits

Through NEAFCS, members can enhance their careers and make positive impacts on their professions. Members enjoy the following benefits from their participation in the association:

• Access to a growing, nationwide network of more than 1,800 Extension professionals involved in delivering family and consumer sciences programming to their communities.
• Opportunities to develop and enhance leadership and management skills by serving in leadership roles on the state and/or national level.
• Up-to-date information on the latest products, methods, materials, and technological advances to enhance the effectiveness of programs.
• Discounted registration prices to the NEAFCS Annual Session. At the Annual Session, members can participate in forums designed to present research and program information and discuss common Extension concerns (e.g., webinars, concurrent sessions, and poster sessions). They also have the opportunities to receive free programming information and network with vendors.
• Opportunities to publish research in a peer-reviewed publication, the online Journal of NEAFCS.
• Recognition for outstanding achievements through an extensive awards and recognition program.
• Access to professional development opportunities on the state, regional, and national levels. This includes free webinars for all members sponsored by NEAFCS, valued at $50 each or more.
• Opportunities to earn continuing education credits.
• Opportunities to serve as external reviewers for promotion and tenure as well as publications.
• Access to creative networking opportunities and spaces to develop lasting friendships.

How to Join

For information on how to join the NEAFCS Alabama Affiliate chapter, contact Leigh Akins at lta0001@auburn.edu. After becoming a member, you will receive an yearly email with membership renewal information. For more information, follow the NEA FCS Alabama Affiliate page on Facebook.