Some AIA chapters offer free student membership providing access to events, mentorship, and networking opportunities. San Francisco AIA is one of them.

AIA San Francisco Free Student Membership

AIASF Student Membership

https://www.aia.org/community/chapters

To get you started, here are a few chapters that offer free student memberships!

AIA East Bay Free Student Membership

AIA Silicon Valley Free Student Membership

AIA Los Angeles Free Student Membership

AIA Seattle Free Student Membership

AIA Chicago Free Student Membership

AIA NY Student Membership