Higher Education

Memberships and opportunities for students and professors. Whether you’re a student exploring careers in government financial management or a professor readying the next generation of public sector financial professionals, AGA is here to help. As a member you’ll find resources, networking, and career options in public financial management.

AGA for Students

AGA student membership connects you with professionals in government finance and accountability. You’ll also access free events, scholarships, career tools and leadership opportunities.

Benefits and Opportunities for Students

Academic Scholarships

Apply for AGA’s academic scholarships to complete your degree and build the foundation for your career.

Government Finance Case Challenge

Gain hands-on government accountability and transparency experience and a chance at a $1,500 scholarship.

Career Resources

Check out AGA’s job board or connect with a mentor through AGA’s mentorship program

Datathon

Demonstrate your data science skills and present solutions to real-world problems for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.

National Collegiate Leadership Scholarship

Selected students will attend AGA’s National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C. to learn more about career opportunities and network.

Leadership Opportunities

Get involved in student chapters or volunteer with local AGA chapters to earn valuable leadership experience.

Pricing for Student Membership

AGA membership is free for college and university students. This category of membership is not available to individuals who have been employed in the financial management field for one year or more.

*AGA may request a transcript confirming your enrollment status, and reserves the right to decline membership if documentation of enrollment status is not provided upon request.

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AGA for Educators

As an educator, you play a vital role in preparing the next generation of government financial professionals. AGA is here to support you with resources, guest speakers, and access to first-hand insights in government financial management.

Benefits and Opportunities for Educators

Enhance Curriculum with Real-World Resources

Bring practical examples and the latest in public sector financial management into your coursework using AGA research and tools

Guest Speaker and Networking Opportunities

Access a network of public sector professionals who can serve as classroom speakers, mentors, and contacts for students.

Coach a Team in the Government Finance Case Challenge

Mentor students in a national competition focused on real-world government budget issues – winning coaches receive a $1,500 prize.

Opportunities for Research and Publishing

Submit articles to the Journal of Government Financial Management to showcase your expertise and contribute to the profession.

Pricing for Professor Memberships

One year of FREE electronic membership is available to full-time academicians who are not current AGA members.

To sign up as an professor member, please email us.

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