Financial Standing
Any individual or center needing proof of their financial standing with the ACPE may request (a) summary of account to show that they have no balance due or (b) evidence of an approved payment plan with accounting in the ACPE national office. This summary or plan will satisfy the requirement of a “letter of good standing” for all ACPE processes.
Accredited Centers
All accredited centers will be invoiced by January 1 of the billing year. All bills are expected to be paid in full by April 1. If a center is unable to pay in full by this date, they may arrange a payment plan with the national office that extends payments through October 31. The annual bill includes membership fees, annual accreditation fess, and any other payments due to ACPE. A late fee of 15% will be assessed to all unpaid invoices on July 1.
If an accredited center does not have a $0 (zero) balance by November 1 of the billing year, they will be reported to the Board of Directors and Accreditation Commission at their November meeting for review. If the center does not satisfy its remaining financial obligation by December 31, or if a payment plan for the balance has not been negotiated and approved by the Finance Committee before December 31 of the invoiced year, then the accredited center’s membership will be in suspended status, which will require the following conditions:
- The center may complete units in progress, but may not begin any new units.
- The center must inform all students of the financial suspension in writing, with a copy of the notice to the national office.
- The center may not advertise its program or enroll new students while under financial suspension.
To lift the financial suspension of their membership, the accredited center must pay all outstanding invoices in full, in addition to a $500 administrative fee within six (6) months of the suspension. If the accredited center fails to meet this obligation, they will be referred to the Accreditation Commission, who will initiate an adverse action to withdraw the center’s accreditation.
Associate and Certified Educators and Spiritual Care Professionals
All persons will be invoiced by January 1 of the billing year. All bills are expected to be paid in full by April 1. If an individual is unable to pay in full by this date, they may arrange a payment plan with the national office that extends payments through October 31. The annual bill includes membership fees and any other payments due to ACPE. A late fee of 15% will be assessed to all unpaid invoices on July 1.
If the individual does not have a $0 (zero) balance by November 1 of the billing year, they will be reported to the Board of Directors and Certification Commission at their November meeting for review. If the individual does not satisfy their remaining financial obligation by December 31, or if a payment plan for the balance has not been negotiated and approved by the Finance Committee before December 31 of the invoiced year, then the individual’s membership will be in suspended status. An educator whose membership is suspended is not eligible to conduct units of CPE until all financial obligations are met. If an educator’s membership is suspended, the national office will notify the educator’s center so that they may find a replacement for any units currently in progress. If an individual does not meet their financial obligations within 6 months of the suspension, their membership in ACPE will be revoked by the Board of Directors.
If an educator wishes to reinstate their membership, they will be required to meet all outstanding financial obligations and a $500 reinstatement fee. Reinstatement of membership must also be within three years of the last unit conducted or the educator will also need to engage in Restoration to Active Status through the Certification Commission.