California AAUW members pay dues at three levels: national, state and branch. All dues are typically paid in a single payment.
Branch dues are set by the individual branches. They are not uniform and are in addition to AAUW National and AAUW California Dues. The payment may be collected by the branch, which will forward the national and state portions appropriately.
However, if the branch has opted into the MPP (Membership Payment Program) with AAUW National, its members can pay their own dues in a single convenient payment online on the national website, which then disperses the state and branch portions accordingly.
Branch Finance Officers who do NOT use the MPP program should submit State dues along with a copy of the ADR (Affiliate Dues Report) at the time that dues are submitted to National.
Please make checks to: AAUW California and send to PO Box 160067 Sacramento, CA 95816-0067. 916-389-0220. Please do not staple the checks.
Dues are typically paid in a single payment, collected by the branch or paid online by the member via the Community Hub.
As of January 2024, all National dues are fully tax deductible. Dues listed effective as of April 1, 2025.
| National and Lifetime Memberships | National Dues | State Dues | Branch Dues |
| National Membership Individuals holding an associate or higher degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education AAUW California Members-at-Large pay national and state dues only. Branch members pay national and state dues in addition to the applicable dues for each local branch of which they are a member. | $74 | $20 through 6/30/25; $30 effective 7/1/25 (waived for past state presidents) | Varies |
| Paid Life Membership Individuals who qualify for national membership may pay 20 times the national rate one time and become exempt from further national dues. | $1,480 one time payment | $20 through 6/30/25 (per year); $30 effective 7/1/25 (per year) | Varies |
| Honorary Life Membership Individuals who qualify for national membership and have been members for 50 years can apply for honorary life membership and become exempt from further national and state dues. Download form here. | $0 | $0 | May be waived by branch |
| College/University (C/U) Memberships and Students | National Dues | State Dues | Branch Dues |
| C/U Membership Any accredited higher education institution is eligible to become a C/U member and can appoint one or two eligible representatives to receive free national membership. Local branch and state membership dues are an additional cost. | $250 | $0 | N/A |
| Memberships for Students of Non-AAUW C/U Partner Schools Undergraduates or degree-seeking graduates enrolled in full-time or part-time programs may join and renew at this rate through graduation. | $18.81 | $10 | Varies |
| Memberships for Students of AAUW C/U Partner Schools Memberships for Students of AAUW C/U Members Undergraduates or degree-seeking graduates enrolled in full-time or part-time programs may join and renew at no cost with automatic renewal through graduation. | $0 | $10 | Varies |
| Shape the Future For new members who join AAUW at a public event. | $37 | $20 through 6/30/25; $30 effective 7/1/25 | Varies |