Accreditation Fees
The following fees* are associated with accreditation, as of 7/1/2017:
*Fees will be increasing incrementally in future years.
**This fee includes the cost of the travel, lodging and expenses associated with the site visit.
Note: Programs seeking re-accreditation (which occurs every 10 years), follow the same process and pay the same fees as outlined above.
- Application Fee $ 800.
- Self Study Report (SSR) Review Fee $ 5,000.
- Site Visit** $ 6,500.
- Extensions $ 500.
- Annual Sustaining Fees $ 800.
- Appeals Fee $ 4,000.
*Fees will be increasing incrementally in future years.
**This fee includes the cost of the travel, lodging and expenses associated with the site visit.
Note: Programs seeking re-accreditation (which occurs every 10 years), follow the same process and pay the same fees as outlined above.
Accreditation Timeline
Programs may apply for candidacy at any point during the year. Typically, the accreditation process takes about a year and a half after the application has been approved by the CCIE.
See below for a sample timeline:
Application Received: May 1, 2024
Candidacy Awarded by CCIE: May 21, 2024
Self Study Report Writing: May 2024 - May 2025
Self Study Report Submitted: June 1, 2025
Self Study Report Review: June - July 2025
Site Visit ($6500): Fall 2025
Decision: 4-6 weeks after Site Visit
See below for a sample timeline:
Application Received: May 1, 2024
Candidacy Awarded by CCIE: May 21, 2024
Self Study Report Writing: May 2024 - May 2025
Self Study Report Submitted: June 1, 2025
Self Study Report Review: June - July 2025
Site Visit ($6500): Fall 2025
Decision: 4-6 weeks after Site Visit