Section I. 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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$8,000
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Fee for each program evaluator [see 2. (b) below]
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$8,000
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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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Travel Reimbursement
[see 2.(e) below]
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Actual expenses incurred
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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 or branch campus located outside the United States for the reimbursement of actual review team travel costs following the completion of the on-site review.
(f) 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 canceled without penalty if the on-site review itself is not canceled.
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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No Refund
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Cancellation fee for travel costs
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Actual cost incurred
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Section II. Interim Reviews
1. Fee Schedule for Interim Reviews
An interim review fee is charged for each program that submits an interim report to extend the term of accreditation.
The fee for an interim review per program is $4,300, which may be adjusted for an interim review with a very limited focus.
2. Explanation of Interim Reviews
An interim review may be required by ABET depending upon the results of the on-site review. An interim review does not require an additional on-site review.
3. Invoices for Interim Reviews
Invoices for interim 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).
4. Cancellation Fees for Interim Reviews
Cancellation fees will be charged when an institution cancels an interim review. The cancellation fee is a percentage of the interim review fee.
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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Section III. Annual Maintenance
1. Fee Schedule for Annual Maintenance
Base fee per campus per commission
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$1,270
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Fee for accredited program at each campus
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$1,270
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Curicular Fee per Accredited Program
[see 2.(a) below]
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$225
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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.
(a) Normally, curricular fees are paid by the professional engineering or technical society assigned curricular responsibility for the program. Generally programs outside of the U.S. have no society with curricular responsibility. Therefore the curricular fee per program will be charged to the institution when the maintenance fees are billed.
(b) Should a professional engineering or technical 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.
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.
Section IV. 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 V. Need Help?
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