Membership Benefits

Collaborate in a respected interdisciplinary community to strengthen your career and advance innovation in aging.

Advance Your Career and Get Recognition

Build Your Professional Network

Stay Up-to-Date

GSA Annual Scientific Meeting – Present your latest research.
GSA Fellows – Raise your professional status with the FGSA designation.
GSA Awards – Apply or nominate a colleague for a GSA award.
Volunteer Opportunities – Engage in volunteer positions and work with GSA to advance innovation in aging.

GSA Journals – Online access to all five of GSA's scholarly journals with thousands of articles on every aspect of aging research, best practices and trends.
Publications – Variety of publications and newsletters covering gerontology news, policy issues, funding opportunities, and resources.
Annual Scientific Meeting – GSA members receive discounted registration.
Webinars and Podcasts – Learn about the latest trends in aging from leading experts.

GSA Connect – Connect to 5,500 members from 50 countries on an online networking member platform.
Member Sections – Collaborate in two of our six member sections and more than 50 interdisciplinary interest groups.
Mentoring – Share knowledge and useful insights as a mentor or mentee at any career level.

Membership Levels & Dues

Member Type	Annual Dues	Eligibility	Benefits
Regular	$246/year	Individuals who do not meet the requirements of the other membership types with restrictions.	All benefits listed above
Student	$99/year	Individuals who are enrolled full time in accredited institutions of higher education, those completing internship or residency requirements, and postdoctoral researchers and fellows.	All benefits listed above Participation in the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO).
Transitional	$141/year	Intended for those transitioning to permanent career posts, this type is available only to current GSA ESPO student members (for a maximum of 2 years).	All benefits listed above Participation in the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO).
Undergraduate Student	$36/year	Undergraduates enrolled full time in accredited institutions of higher education.	All benefits listed above Participation in the Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO).
Spouse	$69/year	Eligible to spouses of those in the regular membership category.	All benefits listed above
Emeritus	$69/year	Individuals who have been a member for 20 or more years and are no longer compensated for professional work. Members granted emeritus status prior to January 1, 2015, will be grandfathered in at their original emeritus dues rate.	All benefits listed above
Retired	$104/year	Individuals who have not been a member of GSA for 20 or more years but are no longer being compensated for professional work.	All benefits listed above
AGHE Insitutional Membership	varies	GSA offers an Institutional Membership through The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education.	Learn more here

Rates listed above are yearly.