NECHE Non-Credit Recognition Dues and Fees
Annual Dues
A non-credit providers annual recognition dues will consist of 1) a Membership Fee, and 2) an Additional Location Fee.
- Membership Fee: The Membership fee is determined annually by the New England Commission of Higher Education and is based on the organization’s annual total non-credit headcount.
Tier
Membership Fee
Annual Non-Credit Headcount
Tier I
$2,500
0-500
Tier II
$5,000
501-1,000
Tier III
$7,500
1,001-2,500
Tier IV
$10,000
> 2,500
Tier V
$25,000
Large, national organizations
- Additional Location Fee: For Providers that have more than 2 non-credit instructional locations where programming is consistently offered (i.e., multiple campuses or system), an additional location fee (% of membership fee) will be assessed.
Location Fee
5%
(2-5 locations)10%
(6-10 locations)15%
(> 10 locations)
Evaluation Fees
Application Fee: A one-time fee will be required to submit an application for acceptance into a Non-Credit Recognition cohort.
NECHE Member Application Fee: $1,000
Non-NECHE Member Application Fee: $2,000
Staff Visit Fee: Staff will visit all candidate institutions either virtually or in-person. There is no fee for the visit, but the institution will be billed for travel expenses.
Evaluation Visit Fee: Visit fees charged will be equal to the amount of the organization’s annual dues. The organization will also be responsible for all evaluator travel expenses.
