Definitions #
Application fee. A non-refundable fee that is paid before submitting the application form.
Annual accreditation fee. If your application is successful, you will be invoiced for the accreditation fee and then invoiced annually on the anniversary date.
Membership fee. You do not have to be a member to become accredited. You can choose to be a member or not. However, please note the accreditation fee will not be discounted. For more information about membership fees please visit the Membership page of the SSA website.
Pricing for primary accreditations #
| Application fee | Accreditation fee | |
| CPSS | $395 | $420 |
| CPSS-CSAM | $395 | $420 + $100 |
| CPSS-SSLE | $395 | $420 + $100 |
| RSP-SM | $395 | $235 |
| RSP-SD | $395 | $420 |
| RSP-GE | $395 | $420 |
| RSP-SC | $395 | $420 |
| RSP-ASS | $395 | $420 |
| RSP-ESC | $395 | $420 |
Multiple accreditations #
Those who hold more than one accreditation will pay $100 for each additional accreditation each year – see CPSS-CSAM and CPS-SSLE examples above.
The accreditation with the highest annual fee will be the primary accreditation and will be charged at full price, regardless of when it was gained.
April 2025
Accreditation fees are reviewed annually.