How to Become a Member

Active education employees
(Teachers, Education Support & Higher Education Professionals)

MNEA membership is open to all education employees who work in public education K-12, and in public or private higher education institutions.

The dues for active education employees in Missouri are based on the average teacher salary in the district where you work; dues for higher education members are based on the Missouri average teacher salary. New education employees are eligible for reduced dues, as are all new members in certain school districts.

Numerous payment options make MNEA dues easy to pay. You can pay by payroll deduction in many districts, by monthly deductions from your checking account or by credit card (the credit card option is available by telephone only).

To determine the exact amount of your dues and/or to join Missouri NEA, contact one of the following:

1. your local association;
   
2. your MNEA regional office or
   
3. MNEA headquarters

Non-members may wish to print, complete & mail one of the following forms:

Membership form
(payroll deduction or cash payment)

E-Z pay membership form
(monthly bank deductions)

Or, complete the form online and an MNEA representative will contact you.

Retired from education

Former teachers and other education employees who have retired from active education employment are welcome to join MNEA as Retired members.

Life membership in MNEA-R/NEA-R is a one-time fee of $350; annual membership is $55. Payment may be made by check, credit card or monthly deductions from your checking account.

To join MNEA as a retired member, contact Sharon Watson at MNEA headquarters, (573) 634-3202 or join online as a MNEA-Retired Life member for a one-time payment with your debit/credit card.

All retired MNEA members--whether they initially joined as Pre-Retired Life, Retired Life or Retired Annual members--are members of Missouri NEA-Retired.

MNEA - Retired Membership Form

More information about MNEA-Retired.

Education student in college

Students in Missouri community colleges, colleges and universities who are studying to be teachers are eligible to join Missouri NEA at a reduced student rate.

Student dues are just $17 annually, and if you join MNEA after graduation, you are eligible for a $20 rebate fro every year you were a MNEA-Student member.

To join MNEA as a student member, contact your MNEA Student chapter on campus, contact Sharon Watson at MNEA headquarters, (573) 634-3202, or join online.

More information about the MNEA student program.