For over thirty years AFSA has championed many improvements in the professional standing and quality
of life for Foreign Service Personnel. This membership program is for Foreign Service personnel at
the Department of State, USAID, FCS, FAS, and IBB.
Benefits of AFSA Membership
Labor Management Relations: AFSA negotiates the regulations affecting employees'
careers. We work to make the Foreign Service a better place in which to work, live, and raise a family.
Our network of AFSA Post Reps provides on-site assistance to overseas members.
Congressional Advocacy: AFSA is your advocate before Congress on issues affecting the
careers of active members and the annuities of retired members.
Ombudsman: We work to resolve member problems with pay, allowances, claims, annuities,
health care, and many other issues.
Voice of the Foreign Service: As the professional association of the Foreign Service
since 1924, AFSA works to strengthen our profession and is ever vigilant for threats to the career
Foreign Service.
Grievance Representation: AFSA's legal staff provides hands-on assistance with grievance
proceedings when your rights are violated.
Outreach: AFSA communicates the views of the Foreign Service on professional issues to
the news media and directly to the general public.
Foreign Service Journal: Our monthly magazine offers provocative articles that will
keep you current on developments in the foreign affairs profession. The AFSA News section highlights
issues impacting your daily life.
Legal Services: Free legal advice and representation on employment issues, including
security and OIG investigations.
Insurance programs: Competitively priced insurance programs designed for the Foreign
Service community, including professional liability insurance, accident, dental, and personal
property/transit.
AFSA Scholarships: AFSA grants around 100 merit and financial need scholarships a year
to Foreign Service family members.
AFSA Awards: Unique awards program honoring constructive dissent and outstanding
performance.
AFSA Web Site: Online member area including member directory and member forums.
Zipcar Discounts: Significant annual fee and hourly rate discounts for AFSA
members.
Magazine Discounts: Member-only discounts to major foreign affairs journals.
PetRelocation.com Discounts: AFSA members receive discounted service on pet moves, both domestic and international.
Esprit de Corps: AFSA works to build a sense of common cause and professional pride
between all Foreign Service members -- active and retired; officer and specialist; junior and
veteran.