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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the voice of the architectural profession, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment.

Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, more than 77,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in designing express their commitment to excellence and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.

Membership in the AIA offers a vast pool of resources to help you compete in today's market and keeps you informed of critical professional issues that may challenge your success. We invite you to become a member today. Please select your membership category from among the following descriptions.

Architect Member (AIA)

Individuals licensed to practice architecture in U.S. State or Territory. www.aia.org/join_architect

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)

Assoc. AIA is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria: www.aia.org/join_associate

• Recent graduate with a degree in architecture , or
• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working towards licensure, or
• Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture, or
• Faculty member in a university program in architecture.

International Associate Architect Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)

Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. Licensing authority.
www.aia.org/join_international

AIA Membership Dues Payment Plan Overview

Eligibility
All active 2009 members, including renewing Architect, Associate, International Associate, and Allied (Institute only) members who receive a 2010 dues renewal invoice, are eligible if you can show you are experiencing financial hardship. (New and reinstated members are not eligible to participate.) By enrolling into the program, you will be acknowledging hardship.

Enrollment
The payment plan is open. You may enroll between now and April 30.

To enroll, you must agree to the plan’s terms and conditions and pay a $17.25 service fee to help cover the costs of administering the plan. The service fee will be added in equal portions to your monthly installment payments.

You can access the enrollment form online and return your completed form (with credit or debit card payment information) via e-mail or fax. Payments by check will not be accepted. During the installment period, you may update or change your credit or debit card account by signing a new authorization form and submitting it to the AIA by e-mail or fax.

Firms that choose to use the payment plan on behalf of their employees must enroll their AIA members individually. The firm must also have an authorized credit or debit account from which each member’s dues can be paid.

Cancellation
You may opt out of the payment plan at any time. To opt out, simply let the AIA know in writing of your desire to leave the plan. Your prorated membership dues will be due in full when you opt out of the plan.

If the AIA does not receive your installment payment within 30 calendar days (e.g., because your credit or debit card was declined), we will cancel our agreement. In that event, any remaining balance on your 2010 dues will become due and payable immediately.

Download the form below


2010 Payment Plan
Dues Waiver Form