Membership Installment Payment Plans with AFP!
To set up an installment plan, please fill out the form and email to [email protected].
AFP Installment Plans enable members to spread AFP membership dues payments across 6 or 12 months, making membership fees more accessible and manageable.
Eligibility, Enrollment & Renewal Details
- Our Installment Plans are available only to members in the Professional or Associate membership categories.
- Discount coupons are not eligible for Installment Plans.
- All AFP members are required to maintain membership in both AFP Global and a local AFP chapter.
- The Installment Plan is not available for auto-renewal.
- Members who have already paid in full for the current membership year are not eligible to switch to an installment plan mid-term.
- To renew your installment plan, members must reselect the Installment Plan each year by completing the AFP Monthly Installment Form and emailing it to [email protected]
Installment Plan Details & Fees
- The total membership cost (Global + Chapter dues) will be divided into equal monthly installments. Each payment will occur on the same day of each month. Chapter dues vary by location. Find Your Chapter and Chapter Dues Fee.
- Members may choose between 6 or 12 month installment plans
- A $2.00 processing fee will be added to each monthly installment.
- Please allow for 24-28 hours for processing.
Payment Examples
12-Month Installment Plan (Washington, D.C Chapter dues example)
- Global dues: $320.00
- Washington, DC Chapter dues: $145.00
- Total membership cost: $465.00
- Payment plan: 12 monthly installments
- Monthly payment: $38.75 plus a $2.00 processing fee per installment = $40.75
6-Month Installment Plan Example (Washington, D.C Chapter dues example)
- Global dues: $320.00
- Washington, DC Chapter dues: $145.00
- Total membership cost: $465.00
- Payment plan: 6 monthly installments
- Monthly payment: $77.50 plus a $2.00 processing fee per installment = $79.50
Payment Responsibility & Account Requirements
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date credit card on file at all times.
- Promptly update payment information if a card expires, is replaced, or is declined.
- Ensure profile information is up to date, including email and address.
- Ensure timely and uninterrupted monthly payments for the full duration of the installment plan.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in interrupted benefits, account suspension, or membership cancellation.
Non-Payment, Cancellation & Ethical Standards
AFP membership is a professional commitment that carries both financial and ethical responsibility.
- Membership will be revoked and canceled if installment payments are not kept current.
- Members whose payments lapse for more than 30 days will lose access immediately.
- Intentionally maintaining an unpaid balance while continuing to access member benefits is considered unethical and inconsistent with AFP’s professional standards.
- Keeping dues current ensures fairness, integrity, and sustainability across the global and chapter communities.
Refund Policy
Please review AFP’s full refund policy before selecting an installment plan.
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