Membership is open to a graduate holding an associate (or equivalent degree, e.g. RN) or higher from a qualified educational institution.
Student Affiliation is open to anyone who does not already hold an undergraduate degree and is enrolled in a two- or four-year qualified educational institution.
| New Membership Category | When to Submit* | Dates of Membership | National/State/ Branch Fees |
| Branch Member | March 16– Dec. 31 |
July 1-June 30 | $72 ($69 is tax-deductible) + $15 + $13 = $100 |
| Undergraduate Student | Anytime | July 1-June 30 | $18.81 (Free to students at an AAUW College/University Affiliate Member) |
| College or University Affiliate Member | March 16-Dec. 31 | July 1-June 30 | $175 (Undergraduate Students at an affiliated College or University join for free) |
| National Member | March 16-Dec 31 | July 1-June 30 | National members connect through AAUW website |