To be eligible for ASPA Membership, the accrediting body must:
- Be able to demonstrate that it meets ASPA's definition of Specialized or Professional and the supporting definitions (see list of definitions).
- Be able to demonstrate that the agency's governing body has endorsed the ASPA-Member ASPA Member Code of Good Practice.
- If recognized by USDE or CHEA, follow Pathway One in preparing and submitting an application for membership.
- If not recognized by USDE or CHEA, follow Pathway Two in preparing and submitting an application for membership.
- Submit the application and other required materials, along with the appropriate application fee of $500.00.
- If these criteria are met and the applicant is accepted into membership by the ASPA Board of Directors, the term of membership will continue as long as the agency is a member in good standing.
- Membership is contingent upon payment of current dues. � Applicants should review the sample dues memo to pre-calculate the amount of dues. Applicants will pay dues that are pro-rated based on the date of approval for membership.
(Adopted by ASPA Membership: August 26, 1996)
(Revised: 2005, 2011)