Every day you choose work on the front lines on the behalf our children and public education. And you, more than anymore, realize the importance of receiving support and guidance when you need it. Your professional association, GAE, stands ready to help you when and where you need it.
We want you to know that as a GAE member, you arguably have the most complete package of discounts and benefits available. You simply need to use them regularly and your savings will easily pay you back.
As a GAE member your benefits come from three sources: GAE, NEA Member Benefits, and your ACCESS card. Between these three, we've pretty much covered everything in providing you the best and most complete package of benefits and discounts from which to take advantage.
GAE Members' Access to Savings! The ACCESS Membership Card
Access is our way of saying thanks for joining the only organization advocating for those of you on the front lines of our public schools every day.
You will find instant coupons for savings and may browse for more savings information on dining, oil changes, fast food restaurants, shopping, vacations, hotels, recreation, golf, and much more.
In fact, the average annual savings among many participating members covered the cost of their association membership.
- What is the Access card? Simply put, the Access card is your education association membership card. It not only entitles you to the all the benefits of being an association member, but it also gives you the ability to save money at thousands of locations worldwide.
- What is the "My Deals" Access App? The "My Deals" Access App is a way to use your great Access offerings via your phone or tablet. Now you can simply download the "My Deals" app from either your iTunes or Droid app stores and go paper free! You can bring up the coupon/discount right on your phone instead of having to find a computer and printer to print it out. It will also give you directions to the store you’re trying to find. The APP will also keep a count of all the savings you’re accruing as you use it.
- What kinds of discounts are available? Your card saves you up to 50% on purchases you make every-day – at restaurants, hotels, retail stores, golf courses, ski resorts, theme parks and everywhere else in between. With discounts at over 100,000 locations worldwide, you’ll be sure to find savings wherever you are - or plan to be!
NEA Member Benefits
Our Mission
Our enduring promise is to make NEA members’ lives better. Through our carefully vetted, best-in-class programs and services, as well as know-how and solutions to help you be an empowered consumer, we’re here to help you make the most of your membership every day.
- Plan for a secure future
- Maximize your hard-earned dollars
- Receive support in times of need
- Live your best life
This includes products and services related to Family & Wellness, Life Insurance Protection, Paying for College, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Shopping Discounts, Student Loan Debt and much more!
GAE Special Services
GAE also provides benefits in addition to the rich choices available to you from Access and NEA Member Benefits.
These include AAA Auto Club South, Attractions/Entertainment, Auto Rentals, Condo Vacation Club, GAE Discount Prescription Card, and Paint and Body Repair
