Membership Dues for 2027
The Academy’s membership dues operate on a calendar‑year cycle (January–December). 2027 membership dues apply to all new, current, and rejoining members. For individuals joining mid‑year, dues are pro‑rated June through August, except for New Professional 1 and New Professional 2 membership categories. All 2027 dues rates are automatically calculated at checkout.
*A non‑refundable $75 application fee applies to all new members and to members whose previous membership has expired.
Flexible Payment Options
To make managing your membership dues easier, members may enroll in the Academy’s EZ Pay Program, offering convenient automatic yearly or monthly payments. The Academy also provides a Member Support Program for qualifying members experiencing financial hardship or needing dues assistance.
Refund Policy
2027 membership dues are non‑refundable, except when a pending or current member demonstrates an extenuating circumstance.
To request a refund:
- Submit the Academy Membership Dues Refund Request Form within 30 days of payment.
- Monthly EZ Pay subscribers may request a refund within 5 days of payment.
After your request is submitted, Academy staff will review your information and provide a status update. Approved refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee based on the total refund amount.
Interested in Joining
for the Remainder of 2026?
If you would like to join the Academy for the rest of 2026, please contact us at membership@audiology.org. Our team will provide personalized guidance and help you understand your options before transitioning into 2027 membership.
Membership Types
Monthly subscription requires enrollment in the Academy’s EZ Pay Program.
Learn more about the Academy’s EZ Pay Program and how to enroll.
Professional Member
- Practicing audiologists or audiologists employed in other audiology-related work settings (academia/education, industry, manufacturing, research, etc.) holding a Master's degree in audiology or equivalent thereof from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning before January 1, 2007, or a Doctoral degree in audiology or equivalent thereof from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning if earned after January 1, 2007. Must hold a state audiology license or be license-eligible.
Student Member
- An individual who is either enrolled in an audiology-related doctoral program for their first doctorate degree at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning or an undergraduate/post-baccalaureate student member who is either enrolled in an undergraduate program or post-baccalaureate program at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. An SAA Member is not an individual who has already earned their first doctoral degree or is otherwise eligible for Professional Member or International Member membership.
New Professional Member 1 (Graduated in 2026)
- Is eligible for Professional Member membership and earned their first doctoral degree in 2026.
New Professional Member 2
(Graduated in 2025)
- Is eligible for Professional Member membership and earned their first doctoral degree in 2025.
New Professional Member 3
(Graduated in 2024)
- Is eligible for Professional Member membership and earned their first doctoral degree in 2024.
International Member
- An individual who resides and practices outside of the United States and its territories and/or one who possesses non-U.S. formal academic training and/or clinical or research experience in the area of audiology; there is no restriction on the type of degree held.
Affiliate Member
- An individual holding at least a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and possesses an active professional interest in hearing, hearing science, or audiology. An Affiliate Member is not an audiologist or is not otherwise eligible for Professional Member membership.
Audiology Assistant Affiliate
- An individual providing hearing or balance care services in a supporting role to an audiologist. Audiology Assistant Affiliates must be sponsored and require supervision by a current Academy Professional Member. An Audiology Assistant Affiliate member is not an audiologist or is not otherwise eligible for Professional Member membership.
Special Membership Types
Do you qualify for a special membership type? Take a look at the Academy's special membership types to see which you may qualify for and contact the Academy's membership department to begin the process.
Life Member
- A Professional Member who has been a member of the Academy for 30 years or more.
Life Member-Retired
- A Professional Member who has been a member of the Academy for 30 years or more and is retired from the profession of audiology.
