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Fellowship Dues
Dues Renewal
2026 Dues Renewal Rates

In order to remain in good standing as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), you must be current on dues. Dues must be paid annually by January 31. A two-month grace period is extended and a late fee is assessed beginning on April 1.

  • Regular Fellows dues rate is $605

  • Emeritus Fellows dues rate is $205

    • To qualify for Emeritus dues rates, you must be retired from full-time employment and have reached the age of 70 years old. Additional information is provided in the FAQ section below.

The deadline to submit your dues and complete your renewal is January 31, 2026. Dues must be paid to maintain your Fellowship and retain the FAAN credential. A grace period will be in effect through March 31, 2026. A $125 late fee will be applied beginning April 1, 2026.

By submitting your payment and renewing your membership in the Fellowship, you are agreeing that you have reviewed and will adhere to the Academy's Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct.


Renewal Process

Login to your membership profile to renew. Once logged in, click on the “Securely renew your membership now” link.

If having difficulty logging in, please use the reset password link option and enter in your email associated with your Academy account. Upon renewal, you will be required to review and confirm your member profile information. Click below to view instructions of the dues renewal process.

Step 1: Once logged in to your profile, click on the “Securely renew your membership now” link.

Step 2: You will then be prompted to review your profile prior to renewing. 

 

In an effort to ensure that the Academy has the most up to date information, please take the time to complete all the required profile fields. After updating your profile, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Save Changes” to proceed to the dues renewal payment page.

 

Step 3: You will then be directed to the Membership Dues Renewal page, where you will have the option to select to pay the full dues amount or pay in two installments.  

 

Step 4: Confirm your payment selection (single or two installments) under the “Payment Option” section as you scroll down the page.

 

Step 5: Please complete the payment by inputting your payment information. If paying by credit card, you must agree to the cardholder agreement by clicking the checkbox. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Submit.” 

PLEASE NOTE - If paying by check, ensure your full name is included on your dues payment check to ensure processing. If your organization is submitting a dues check on your behalf, please direct them to put your full name into the notes field.

Upon submission, your invoice and receipt will be viewable. A receipt will be emailed to the address saved in your profile. You can also access your receipt under the “Transactions” tab in your profile.

Contact

Please contact Claire Holland, Senior Membership & Project Manager, at cholland@aannet.org, with questions related to dues renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Article III(3)(b)(iii) of the Academy’s Bylaws, Emeritus Fellows are retired from full-time employment, and have submitted written notice that they elect Emeritus status and meet the criteria as outlined in the Board approved policy on Emeritus Status.

To be eligible for Emeritus status, a Fellow must be retired from full-time employment and reached the age of 70.

Fellows seeking to transition to Emeritus Status must meet the eligibility requirements (retired from full-time employment and have reached the age of 70). For questions, contact Claire Holland, Senior Membership & Project Manager, for more information.

Emeritus Transition Request Form

The American Academy of Nursing accepts all major credit cards as well as ACH and check payments. Fellows have the option to complete dues through either a single payment or through a two-payment installment. Starting January 2026, a 3% processing fee will be implemented for credit card transactions.

In response to feedback from the Fellowship, the Academy offers the option to pay Fellowship dues in two installments. You are able to select to pay your full dues amount or the installment option (two payments) upon renewal. It is important to note that the installment option was only available through the dues renewal deadline of January 31, 2026.

If you select the option to pay in two installments, please ensure that you also select the installment option in the payment section before hitting submit, see screenshot below, otherwise you will be charged the full amount. The installments option will only be available for selection through January 31, 2026. Your second dues payment must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

If paying by credit card for the installment option, your credit card will automatically be charged for the second installment based on the installment schedule shown on the payment page.

You also have the option to login and pay for the second installment before the March 31, 2026 due date by visiting https://aannet.org/members/membership.asp and completing the 2nd installment payment there.

Please note: Upon making the first installment payment, your expiration date will reflect 6/29/2026 - and that is what will show in the initial automated notification you will receive. Once we receive your second dues installment payment (before March 31, 2026), your expiration date will be valid through 12/31/2026.

At this time, credit card information is not saved to your member profile, with the exception of individuals selecting the two-payment installments for dues renewal. You will be prompted to enter your credit card information each time you make a payment to the Academy.

If paying by check, please make it payable to the American Academy of Nursing and mail to the address below. Please include your full name on your dues payment check to ensure accurate processing. If your organization is submitting a dues check on your behalf, please direct them to put your full name into the notes field. 

American Academy of Nursing
Attn: 2026 Dues (Insert Fellow Name)
1000 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005

The rights of Fellowship are outlined in Article III, Section 9 of the Bylaws. Rights of Fellows in good standing include:

  • To be designated as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (“FAAN”);
  • To use FAAN following their names after attending their induction ceremony;
  • To receive notice of and attend the annual business meeting and special meetings;
  • To vote at annual business meetings and special business meetings;
  • To nominate and vote for candidates for elected office;
  • To serve in elected office;
  • To be appointed as Chair or to serve on certain Advisory Committees as described in Article VI, Section 4 of the Bylaws; and
  • To sponsor no more than 2 candidates for Fellowship per year.

The membership of a Fellow who has not paid dues and who has not been granted Inactive Status as described in Section 8 of the Academy's Bylaws, shall be considered to have lapsed in accordance with the Board approved policy. A Fellow whose membership has lapsed may be considered for reinstatement as outlined by the Board approved policy.

If your membership is lapsed, you will need to complete the reinstatement process, including the reinstatement form and payment. Contact Claire Holland, Senior Membership & Project Manager, at cholland@aannet.org, with questions.

Complete Reinstatement

 

For Fellows experiencing financial hardship, the Academy offers a Board-Approved inactive status on a case-by-case basis to allow for a one-year grace period of non-dues payment. Please contact Claire Holland, Senior Membership & Project Manager, at cholland@aannet.org for more information.

Please note that the Academy implemented a new member database in March 2024. Your profile will include records from 2024 forward. You can view your payment history when logged into your profile by clicking on the "Payments & History" tab. However, if you need a past invoice or receipt for your records, please reach out to the Academy staff at aaninfo@aannet.org for assistance.

CANS has now transitioned to AAN Science, for which there is currently no membership component. Please stay tuned for more announcements regarding opportunities for engagement with AAN Science. If you have additional questions, please contact Lauren Inouye, Chief Advancement Officer, at Linouye@aannet.org.