You are visiting the AFCEA NOVA website, but we are part of a larger family that makes up AFCEA International.  Together we are 30,000+ members strong, and reach across the U.S. and across the World.  All members join AFCEA International, and then choose an affiliation with a local branch of the organization like AFCEA NOVA.  As the largest and most active AFCEA local affiliate in the World, we are proud to count so many of you as members of AFCEA NOVA.

Benefits of Individual Membership:

• SIGNAL Magazine - The premier professional journal of communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems.
• Through our 136 Chapters worldwide, access to an extensive network of government and industry professionals in the fields of IT, communications, intelligence and homeland security.
• Excellent networking opportunities:
• Through chapter and regional activities tailored to meet local professional development needs.
• Through world-renowned national/international conventions, exhibitions, conferences and symposia sponsored by AFCEA International.
• Career strategy assistance:
• Career transition seminars, job fairs, and resume preparation guides.
• FREE on-line resume posting service.
• Access to job postings by AFCEA corporate members.
• Access to AFCEA's Professional Development Center - advanced education and training in communications, intelligence and information systems disciplines.
• Awards and scholarship programs for recognition of professional and academic accomplishments.
• Discounted scholarship on enrollment in the University of Maryland Clark School's Professional Master of Engineering or Graduate Certificate of Engineering Programs
• Discount on tuition for Carnegie Mellon IT Certification Courses.
• Discount on purchase of Dell on-line training opportunities.
• Discount on purchase of Dell products (U.S. & FPO/APO members only).
• Eligibility for membership in the Pentagon Federal Credit Union (U.S. citizens only).
  

Membership Fees:

While all dues support the Association's mission of serving the communications, electronics, intelligence and information technology communities, $20 ($7 for students) is designated for the magazine subscription and is non-deductible. No portion should be considered a charitable contribution but may qualify as a business deduction.

• One Year
  $35
• One Year Membership (Enlisted Pay Grades E-1 through E-6)
  $15
• Three Years (save $20)
  $85
• Lifetime Membership (40 and under)*
  $700
• Lifetime Membership (over 40)
  $400
• *Installment plan available for Lifetime Memberships
  

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• New Membership
• Renew or Update Your Existing Membership
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