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Change in Timing of the Initial Application Fee

Payment of the Initial Application Fee ($600 for accredited programs; $200 for approved programs) is now required when a program submits its Application for Initial Accreditation/Approval. Previously, programs were invoiced for the Initial Application Fee upon receipt of the Self-Study Report. The new timing of payment should decrease the amount of time it takes for a program seeking Serious Applicant Status.

The accompanying chart may help clarify the change and how it affects the timing of attaining Serious Applicant Status. Please contact NAACLS at 773-714-8880 if you have questions about fees.

Current	Prior to April 2006
1. Program submits letter of intent	1. Program submits letter of intent
2. Program submits Initial Application Form and Initial Application Fee	2. Program submits Initial Application Form
3. Program submits Preliminary Report	3. Program submits Preliminary Report
4. Program submits Self-Study Report	4. Program submits Self-Study Report
5. Program reaches Serious Applicant Status	5. Program is invoiced for Initial Application Fee
6. NAACLS notifies certifying bodies of Serious Applicant Status	6. Initial Application Fee is received
	7. Program reaches Serious Applicant Status
	6. NAACLS notifies certifying bodies of Serious Applicant Status