AFA Connect
AFA membership: free and paid options
Start with free Mission Membership or compare AFA’s paid options. Use this guide to understand the listed costs, membership duration and print subscription choices before you join.
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The AFA Connect join form sends a verified interest request to our support team. To enroll directly, use AFA’s official join page.
Compare membership costs and print options
Prices are the listed package amounts, not monthly charges. Membership duration and print subscription duration are separate.
| Option | Listed price | Membership term | Print subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Membership | Free | No dues | Digital only |
| Annual E-Membership | $35 | 1 year | Not included |
| Three-Year E-Membership | $85 | 3 years | Not included |
| Annual Membership + Print | $50 | 1 year | 1 year |
| Three-Year Membership + Print | $125 | 3 years | 3 years |
| Life Membership | $400 | Lifetime | Not included |
| Life + One-Year Print | $440 | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Life + Three-Year Print | $500 | Lifetime | 3 years |
Source: AFA’s Premium Membership listing. Confirm current terms before paying. AFA Connect does not take membership payments.
Before you join
Who can join AFA?
Military service is not required. AFA welcomes service members, veterans, families, civilians and supporters worldwide.
Source: AFA membership guidanceWill free Mission Membership become a paid subscription?
No. Upgrading is optional; Mission Membership does not automatically convert to a paid tier.
Source: AFA membership guidanceDoes Life Membership include a lifetime print subscription?
The listed Life packages offer no print subscription, one year of print, or three years of print. Membership duration and print duration are separate.
Source: AFA membership guidanceCan Mission Members join and lead a chapter?
Yes. AFA allows Mission Members to participate in chapter activities and serve in chapter leadership roles.
Source: AFA membership guidanceDoes free membership include conference discounts?
Mission Membership does not include discounted conference registration. Expo access and complimentary registration for qualifying groups have separate rules; check the specific event before registering.
Source: AFA membership guidanceDoes membership guarantee scholarship eligibility?
No. Each award has its own requirements, and some programs require paid membership. Check the scholarship criteria before applying.
Source: AFA membership guidanceIs downloading AFA Connect the same as joining AFA?
These are separate steps. AFA Connect provides the app and public community resources; AFA manages association membership through its own enrollment and member profile.
Source: AFA membership guidanceWhat happens when I use Request to join on AFA Connect?
You submit an interest request, verify your email and receive support follow-up. The request does not itself enroll you in AFA or collect membership dues.
How the join request works