APPLICATION FEE  

REVIEWER FEES/EXPENSES
Most standard size reviews average between $5,000 to $6,000. In addition to reviewer honoraria, these expenses include travel and per diem for the on-site review. $5,000 deposit required at the time of application.

POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION, AND REFUND POLICY
On-site review of an applicant agency will be scheduled within 6 months of filing of the application. Once scheduled, an applicant may postpone the on-site review or withdraw from the accreditation process at any point prior to the start date of the on-site review.

POSTPONEMENT
Postmarked date of written postponement (Calendar Days prior to on-site)

Penalty Assessed

• 60 or more days - $500
• 30-59 days - $1,000
• Less than 30 days - No Postponement (See Cancellation)

CANCELLATION (withdrawal from the accreditation process):
An applicant may withdraw from the accreditation process at any point. However, since a substantial amount of work precedes the on-site review steps, the following refund policy will be enforced.

* Once rescheduled, the on-site visit may not be postponed a second time. The agency's option at this point will be withdrawal from the process. Refund policies for cancellation will apply.