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Beginning on August 1, 2026, we're increasing our membership dues for the first time in decades, so that we can provide more ambitious programming, expand member benefits and ensure SAJA remains a thriving community for all South Asians for years to come. The new prices are listed below in red, to take effect on August 1.

CURRENT RATES

Full Membership - 1 Year - $40.00 (USD)

Associate Membership - 1 Year - $40.00 (USD)

Student Membership - 1 Year - $25.00 (USD)

Lifetime Membership - $300.00 (USD)

Associate Lifetime Membership - $300.00 (USD)

NEW RATES

Full Membership - 1 Year - $50.00 (USD)

Associate Membership - 1 Year - $40.00 (USD)

Student Membership - 1 Year - $25.00 (USD)

Lifetime Membership - $500.00 (USD)

Associate Lifetime Membership - $400.00 (USD)

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1. Full Membership - 1 Year - $40.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments You must be a journalist residing in North America or work for a North American journalism organization. Full members are eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

2. Full Membership - 1 Year - Auto Renewal - $40.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) You must be a journalist residing in North America or work for a North American journalism organization. Full members are eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

3. Student Membership - $25.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments You must be a student attending a higher-education institution or high school in North America. A copy of your current student ID is required.

4. Associate Membership - 1 Year - $40.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments For individuals who are not working journalists. Associate members enjoy many of our benefits but are not eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

5. Associate Membership - 1 Year - Auto Renewal - $40.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) For individuals who are not working journalists. Associate members enjoy many of our benefits but are not eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

6. Full Life Membership - $300.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited You must be a journalist residing in North America or work for a North American journalism organization. Full life members are eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

7. Associate Life Membership - $300.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited For individuals who are not working journalists. Associate life members enjoy many of our benefits but are not eligible to vote for SAJA's board of directors.

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