Membership Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions about Membership Renewal or skip this page and complete the online Renewal Form
What is the AES membership year?
The American Epilepsy Society’s membership year is July 1 – June 30.
When are the dues renewal invoices mailed?
You will receive three dues invoices; they are emailed to members in May, July, and September; if we don't have an email address for you then yours will be sent through the post office.
Is a grace period provided in case, for any reason, I don't receive the invoice?
Your dues payment is expected upon receiving the first invoice; however, there is a generous grace period. The third (and final) invoice will be mailed the first week of September. If you don't respond to the final invoice within 30 days, you will be considered non-renewing and therefore dropped from the membership roster and the journal subscription lists.
Can I renew my membership online?
You can renew online as early as April 1st each year. We encourage renewing online as this helps keep costs of printing and postage to a minimum.
Is my information secure if I renew online?
Yes. AES uses Your Pay, a secure online credit card payment service.
Which credit cards are accepted by AES?
Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
I prefer not to renew online. How else can I pay my dues?
You can write a check made payable to "AES." International members can pay by wire transfer. Any payment should include your AES ID# and the dues renewal for or invoice. The mailing address is located on both the dues invoice and the downloadable Dues Renewal Form.
How do I access the renewal page?
Go to the top of this page and click Renewal Form. You will need to "login" by using your 5-digit AES ID# and password; unless you've changed it, your password will be the one provided when you joined. It can be changed at any time on the Update Your Profile page.
Should I contact AES if I'm not going to renew my AES membership?
Yes! Contacting the AES Administrator is important as she may be able to correct any misinformation or confusion regarding your membership and renewal. If you still choose not to renew, she'll request your taking a few minutes to complete the Exit Survey.
What if my professional, training status, or employer changes?
At certain times, there are reasons you may need to change your member category; i.e., completion of training program, change of employer, title or position, or reaching 65 years old!
I joined as a Junior Member while in training; I have completed my program and will graduate soon. Do I need to notify AES?
Yes, contact the AES Administrator. As a Junior Member you are required to upgrade your status within 6 months of completing your training program.
I submitted a statement of sponsorship from my Training Program Director when I applied for membership. Do I need to provide another statement of support when I upgrade my member status?
Yes. Contact a current and Active member of AES to sponsor your request to upgrade membership to either Active or Corresponding. A Statement of Support can be sent directly to your sponsor for a signature, then it can be faxed to the AES office.
I have changed employers and now am employed by a for-profit company. Do I need to change my member category?
Yes, most positions in industry require a change in member category to Associate. Complete the Associate Member Information Form and submit with the downloadable Dues Renewal Form.
I have changed employers and now am employed by a for-profit company. My position is not related to the sales and/or marketing of goods or services. Do I need to change my member category?
Not necessarily. In some rare circumstances, although a member is employed by a company, he or she may be so removed from the sales and marketing aspects of the company that another category makes more sense. If you feel that this applies to you, you may apply for an exemption to Associate membership by completing the Exemption From Associate Membership Form. The Membership Committee will determine whether the exemption is justifiable in your case.
I am retired from the field of epilepsy. Is there a category for seniors?
Yes! If you are an Active or Corresponding Member you may apply to the Membership Committee for Senior Membership as long as: you are 65 years or older; you have been paying dues for a minimum of 10 consecutive years; you are no longer professionally active, are retired, or have significantly decreased the amount of time working in the field of epilepsy. You would need to complete the Senior Membership Request form which will then be submitted to the Membership Committee for review.
As a Senior Member, would I still pay dues?
No! Senior members do not pay dues, but also will not receive the Epilepsia subscription, and are not eligible to vote. AES provides this upgrade as a benefit of longtime support and dedication to the profession through AES Membership.
I am 65 years old and have retired. Am I required to change member categories and become a Senior Member?
No! You are not required to change status and may continue receiving all the benefits of Active or Corresponding membership while still paying dues.
Can I register for the Annual Meeting before renewing my membership?
Yes, but you will not receive the reduced registration rate for members if you register before renewing. Online registration for the AES 62nd Annual Meeting is now available......RENEW first, then REGISTER!