Number: INST.B.30.030

Applying and accredited institutions shall pay dues and fees when required by the Commission’s Dues and Fees Schedule. Commission institutional fees and annual dues shall be due on receipt of the billing.

Refunds

Dues are not refundable whether the Board of Trustees withdraws the institution's status, the institution voluntarily resigns, or the institution ceases to operate.

When a team visit is canceled or postponed at the institution’s initiative before the scheduled date, the Commission will refund all fees paid for that evaluation less expenses incurred.

The Commission will retain all fees received from an institution which withdraws from the process after the on-site visit. If the Commission staff cancels the visit, the institution will receive a full refund.

Non-payment of Dues and Fees

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to withdraw the status of an institution which, after due notice, does not pay its dues or fees.

Debts to the Commission

Neither withdrawal of status by the Board of Trustees nor voluntary resignation shall not cancel any debts owed to the Commission by an institution. Unless exempted by the Board of Trustees, an institution seeking membership with the Commission must pay in full any debts it might have previously incurred with the Commission.

Policy History

Last Revised: November 2020
First Adopted: February 1990 
Revision History: October 2003, November 2020
Notes: Policies combined November 2012 – 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4