Fee Structure

 

ANNUAL FEE

The annual fee applies to all programs that hold preliminary approval or accreditation by CCNE.

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                FY* 2004                FY 2005

               

                Baccalaureate or Master’s Program                                  $1,700                     $1,700

                Baccalaureate and Master’s Programs                             $2,100                     $2,100                    

 

In general, CCNE invoices programs for the annual fee in May and the deadline for payment is July.  New applicant programs are assessed a prorated annual fee after the accreditation decision is granted.

 

EVALUATION FEE

Programs are assessed a flat fee for hosting the on-site evaluation.  This fee is intended to cover the team travel, lodging, and other expenses associated with the on-site evaluation.  This fee is based on the number of individuals comprising the evaluation team, not on the length of the on-site evaluation.  An evaluation team is typically comprised of three or four individuals.

 

                                                                                                                FY 2004                  FY 2005

                                                                                                               

                Fee per team member                                                           $1,400                     $1,400                   

 

CCNE invoices the program for the evaluation fee in advance of the on-site evaluation.  Failure to pay the evaluation fee by the given deadline may result in cancellation of the on-site evaluation.

 

NEW APPLICANT FEE

The new applicant fee applies to any program requesting new applicant status.  This one-time fee must be submitted with the application for initial accreditation.  So, unlike other fees, programs are not invoiced for the new applicant fee.

 

                                                                                                FY 2004                  FY 2005

 

Baccalaureate or Master’s Program                                  $3,500                     $3,500

Baccalaureate and Master’s Programs                             $5,500                     $5,500

 

NEW PROGRAM FEE

The new program fee applies to any program that holds preliminary approval or accreditation by CCNE, and adds a new program.

 

FY 2004                  FY 2005

 

                Baccalaureate or Master’s Program                                  $1,000                     $1,000

 

PLEASE NOTE:

1.        CCNE fees are separate from AACN membership dues and are nonrefundable.

2.        Programs may be charged additional amounts for specific services or products they seek from CCNE.

3.        The fee for appealing an adverse action is $5,000, which is intended to cover the costs of the hearing committee.

4.        CCNE reserves the right to withdraw the preliminary approval or accreditation status of any program that,

       after due notice, fails to pay its fees.

 

If you have questions, please contact CCNE staff at (202) 887-6791 or visit the CCNE Web site at www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

 

* The CCNE fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

 

                                                                                                                                                                Approved: October 2003