Section I. Readiness Reviews
1. Fee Schedule for Readiness Reviews
Fee for first program per commisson at an institution
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$1,000
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Fee for each additional program per commission
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$500
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Reimbursement per program if cleared to undergo full review
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$500
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2. Explanation of Readiness Review Fees
ABET requires a preliminary Self-Study Report from all programs seeking initial accreditation if the institution has no currently ABET-accredited programs in that same commission. A review of this preliminary Self-Study Report - which is called the Readiness Review - will help ABET determine whether an institution is ready to submit a formal Request for Evaluation (RFE) for that program.
3. Invoices for Readiness Review Fees
The readiness review is a new requirement for the 2012 - 2013 cycle. For this cycle, invoices will be sent in April 2013. Beginning in the 2013 - 2014 cycle, readiness reviews will be invoiced in November.
Section II. On-Site Review Fees
1. Fee Schedule for On-Site Reviews
Base fee for an on-site review [see 2. (a) below]
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$3,000
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Fee for each program evaluator [see 2. (b) below]
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$3,000
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Charge for extra day, per visitor [see 2. (c) below]
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$340
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Charge for each off-campus location visited
Per evaluator [see 2. (d) below]
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$340
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2. Explanation of On-Site Review Fees
(a) A base fee for each Accreditation Commission is charged for an on-site review visit to each institution, which is independent of the number of programs evaluated.
(b) Teams for on-site reviews will typically consist of a team chair and one program evaluator for each program being reviewed. An additional fee is charged for each program evaluator beyond the team chair. However, for the following cases, the size of the on-site review team may be adjusted:
- A very high degree of overlap between two programs being reviewed
- A simultaneous or joint review by two or more commissions
- A program with multiple sites or nontraditional delivery method
- A single associate-level program
In unusual cases, the number of program evaluators will be determined by the team chair after consultation with the institution to be visited.
(c) An on-site review is normally expected to require two full days and the evening prior to the first day. If, after consultation with the institution, it is deemed necessary to retain the Review Team for any additional time, the institution will be charged the daily rate for each program evaluator and / or review team chair held over.
(d) If more than one location must be visited in order to fully evaluate a program, there will be a charge for each off-campus location, in addition to the charge for any extra time required, as specified in (c) above. Also, the institution will be billed for any additional expenses incurred by ABET in traveling to the off-campus locations.
(e) ABET will invoice the institution for the full estimated amount of the fees during May prior to the on-site review, subject to later adjustment in accordance with (b), (c), or (d) above if necessary.
3. Invoices for On-Site Review Fees
Invoices for on-site review fees are payable in US dollars within 30 days of issuance. Thereafter, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% will be added. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of the on-site review, holding Draft and/or Final Statements to the Institution, and/or removal from the list of ABET-accredited programs. Contact the ABET Accreditation Director for clarification (410-347-7700).
4. Cancellation Fees for On-site Reviews
Cancellation fees will be charged when an institution cancels an on-site review. The cancellation fee is a percentage of the base fee. Individual programs may be cancelled without penalty if the on-site review itself is not cancelled.
Prior to June 1
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10% of Total Invoice
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June 1- June 30
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15% of Total Invoice
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July 1 - August 15
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25% of Total Invoice
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After August 15
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50% of Total Invoice
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After travel has commenced
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No Refund
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Cancellation fee for travel costs
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Actual cost incurred
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Section III. Interim Reviews
1. Fee Schedule for Interim Report Reviews
An interim report review fee is charged for each program that submits an interim report to extend the term of accreditation.
The fee for an interim report review per program is $1,700.
2. Explanation of Interim Report Reviews
An interim report review may be required by ABET depending upon the results of the previous review. An interim report review does not require an additional on-site review.
3. Invoices for Interim Report Reviews
Invoices for interim report reviews are payable in US dollars within 30 days of issuance. Thereafter, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% will be added. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of the interim review, holding Draft and/or Final Statements to the Institution, and/or removal from the list of ABET-accredited programs. Contact the ABET Accreditation Director for clarification (410-347-7700).
Section IV. Annual Maintenance
Fee Schedule for Annual Maintenance
Base fee per campus per commission
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$660
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Fee for accredited program at each campus
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$660
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2. Explanation of Annual Maintenance Fees
Annual maintenance fees cover the expenses related to the continuing maintenance and upkeep of accreditation data files, review of institutional materials, and the publication and distribution of annual lists of accredited programs. The fee applies separately for each Accreditation Commission.
3. Invoices for Annual Maintenance Fees
Annual maintenance fees for programs accredited from October 2011 through September 2012 are invoiced in October 2011. Maintenance fee invoices are payable in U.S. dollars within 30 days. Thereafter, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% will be added.
4. Cancellation Fees for Annual Maintenance
Cancellation of annual maintenance is equivalent to cancelling accreditation. No fees are assessed for cancellation of accreditation. The program will retain its accredited status until the end of the academic year for which it has paid the maintenance fee.
5. Annual Maintenance Curricular Fees for Non-Traditional Programs
Normally, curricular fees are paid by the professional engineering or technical society assigned curricular responsibility for the program. However, where a program has no society with curricular responsibility, the curricular fee per program will be charged to the institution when the maintenance fees are billed.
Should a society eventually assume the curricular responsibility, the fee will be charged to that society in the future. The curricular fee for each accredited program is established in March of each year.
The curricular fee per accredited program is $225
Section V. Fees are Subject to Change
Based on present economic conditions, travel and housing costs are impossible to predict. Fees will be established on a yearly basis. However, costs may be subject to change should there be unexpected fluctuations in costs.
Section VI. Need Help?
Assistance in estimating your fees: (410)347-7739 or business@abet.org
Accreditation questions: (410)347-7703 or accreditation@abet.org
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