Membership

Welcome to the NEIU Alumni Association! 

Stay Connected. Stay Golden.

You’re part of something bigger—a network of more than 90,000 NEIU graduates making an impact across the country and around the world. The NEIU Alumni Association (NEIUAA) is your gateway to that community, keeping you connected, inspired, and empowered to grow.

Update your information to get the latest on career workshops, volunteer projects, alumni spotlights, and local or professional meetups that bring Golden Eagles together.

When you renew or upgrade your membership, you’re not just unlocking exclusive perks—you’re investing in the next generation of NEIU students through internship and mentorship opportunities.

Soar forward. Renew or activate your membership today and keep your NEIU pride in motion.

Digital Membership Cards

Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Association (NEIUAA) is pleased to provide digital membership cards in partnership with Cuseum.

 

Every NEIUAA member with a verified primary email will be issued a downloadable digital card that will be received via email. The cards can be downloaded to both iPhones and Androids and will save in your phone’s wallet app. 

 

To learn more about the digital membership card program, please read through our FAQs. All additional questions can be directed to the NEIU Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@neiu.edu, or by calling (773) 442 - 4205. 

 

What can the NEIUAA membership do for you?

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  • Use your membership car rental discount benefit on national brands including National, Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Budget and Auto Europe
  • Treat yourself to an all-inclusive Cozumel experience or other accommodations with a discount at Choice Hotels International
  • PerksConnect program dining and business savings at Chicago area businesses, including alumni-owned businesses!

Get a kick out of a good time. As an enhanced benefit of the NEIUAA Membership program, receive an additional discount for the Campus Recreation membership program. 

  • NEIU's Campus Recreation facilities are located at the Physical Education Complex, 3600 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625. Members of the Alumni Association must present a physical copy of a membership card to enroll in the discount program. The enrollment desk is open from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the P.E. Complex.

Present your NEIU Alumni Association membership card to take advantage of these benefits:

  • Borrow NEIU Libraries materials
  • Library computer privileges
  • Select on-site campus database access
  • Personal research and technology consultations

As of November 2025, all Chicago Teachers College Alumni Association members have transitioned to complimentary Blue & Gold membership for life. 

As of November 2025, all Standard members have transitioned to complimentary Blue & Gold membership through January 1, 2027. 

See the full list of benefits. Rejoin our network of 90,000-and-growing alumni and give the gift of giving. 

Become a Member/Renew Your Membership

"High-five" Goldie for $25

Provide additional support to our students through the Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Association by "high-fiving" Goldie. Give a high-five by tapping Goldie's hand below.  


Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (773) 442-4205 or email alumni@neiu.edu with any questions on your membership. 

Thank you to our corporate partners.

Auto and Home Insurance

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Northeastern Illinois University alumni have access to Farmers Insurance Choice®, a platform that can be used to compare auto, home, condo, and renter’s insurance from a variety of carriers. Quotes can also be obtained for motorcycles, boats, RVs, and more by contacting the provider's call center.

Additionally, most policies available through the program are customizable to fit an alum's particular needs. Alumni can learn more about the range of product offerings and available discounts by contacting the Farmers Insurance Choice line directly. Farmers GroupSelect® reports that customers who switched saved an average of $776* when buying both auto and home insurance. There are also savings for good drivers and for bundling auto and home policies. 

For quotes on discounted home and auto insurance from several carriers, alumni can call the Farmers Insurance Choice line at 1-866-586-6048 to learn more. The Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Association discount code is FTL. Alumni can access Farmers Insurance Choice by visiting farmersinsurancechoice.com/NEIU

*Average nationwide annual savings of new Farmers GroupSelect customers surveyed from 2/1/23, to 9/19/24, who switched to Farmers GroupSelect auto and; home insurance policies. Potential savings vary by customer, state, and product. Program provided by Farmers Prop. and; Cas. Ins. Co., Economy Fire and; Cas. Co., Economy Preferred Ins. Co., Farmers Cas. Ins. Co., Farmers Direct Prop. and; Cas. Ins. Co., Farmers Group Prop. and; Cas. Ins. Co., and; Farmers Lloyds Ins. Co. of Texas, all with offices in Warwick, RI. Licenses at: www.farmers.com/companies/state/. 

Coverage, rates, discounts, and; policy features vary by state and; product and; are available in most states to the qualified.

Farmers Insurance Choice is used by agents, like Farmers General Ins. Agency, Inc. (CA License #0D25399) to provide a choice of providers, not just Farmers GroupSelect companies. 7509223.1

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