The National Education Association

There are many advantages of being a part of the NEA Student Program. Benefits include:

Member Discounts and Services: As an NEA member, you'll receive great deals on professional and consumer products and services including:

• low-interest credit cards

• car rentals

• mortgage plan with low down payment options

• early-start investment plan for retirement

• life insurance

• accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• magazine subscriptions

• and more

$20 Dues Rebate After Graduation

During your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you'll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were a student member.Download the rebate form ( PDF, 92 KB, 1 pg.).

Scholarships

Student members are eligible for NEA’s Jack Kinnaman Scholarship or leadership training that helps members can gain skills in communication, time management, group management, organizing, and publishing.

Professional Workshops and Conferences

We hold national leadership and professional development meetings. Topics include everything from stress management and interviewing skills, to classroom management and pedagogy.

Publications

NEA Today for Future Educators and your state newsletter are available.

Community Outreach

Student members can work alongside peers and working professionals to make positive differences in communities across the country. Special grants are available for student chapters that want to start an outreach program.

Legal Services

NEA provides $1 million in professional liability coverage and offers other legal services such as will writing, consulting, etc. This coverage, provided by our Educators Employment Liability Program, protects you every time you step into a classroom!

Technical Support and Assistance

If you've got a great idea for a membership drive or local workshop but need some help to pull it off, NEA can help. Student Program members are part of a network that includes local association leaders, UniServ staff, state affiliate officers, and staff at NEA headquarters.

Legislation and Lobbying

NEA supports America's public schools on national and state levels. As a member, you can be a part of this process and support pro-public education legislation.

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Grants and Programs for NEA Aspiring Educators

Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants

State Aspiring Educators (AE) organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply for CREATE grants. These grants of up to $2000 should strengthen the AE Program and build stronger partnerships. Grants should also have a primary focus in one of the areas aligned with AE Core Values:

EDUCATOR QUALITY – Projects involving preparation for professional practice, strengthening educator preparation programs, and/or support for career preparation and advancement

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – Projects involving partnerships with P-12 schools, local organizations, and other community-based involvement

POLITICAL ACTION – Projects involving advocacy for policies, legislation, and political issues with an impact on education

SOCIAL JUSTICE – Projects involving social justice issues activism and/or that contribute to the development of aspiring educator knowledge, skills, and dispositions as culturally responsive educators.

Submission deadlines occur twice each year - October 15 and February 1. For assistance with grant applications, contact Blake West (bwest@nea.org). Click HERE for the online CREATE Grant application.