Residency & Fellowship Accreditation Fees
All fees are subject to change
Application and Annual Accreditation Portal Fee for Programs Seeking Accreditation
Programs interested in starting an Athletic Training Residency or Fellowship Program and applying for CAATE accreditation will submit the initial application by contacting CAATE at accreditation@caate.net to request an initial meeting with staff. Program Administrators are encouraged to review the Standards and Procedures for Accreditation document. A yearly fee provides programs with access to the Accreditation Portal for the purposes of entering directory information and completing the self-study. It is recommended that programs apply a minimum of one year prior to the start of the self-study. Programs will continue to pay the Accreditation Portal fee annually (including during the year of the comprehensive programmatic review) until the comprehensive programmatic review process is complete and the program has received an accreditation decision by the Commission. The program will then be invoiced the Annual Accreditation Portal Fee for Residency & Fellowship Programs listed below.
Access to Accreditation Portal Fees for Residency & Fellowship Programs (Invoiced August 1)
- 2025-26 $3,000
- 2026-27 $3,000
- 2027-28 $3,000
Application for Comprehensive Review and Fees (seeking or continuing programs)
The seeking or continuing application for accreditation services and the associated comprehensive programmatic review fee (made payable to the CAATE) is due to the CAATE office before the Self-Study is assigned a Peer Review Team. An invoice will be generated one month before the Self-Study submission due date. The invoice may be paid with a credit card through the secure link on the electronic invoice, or may be printed and mailed with a check to the address on the invoice. No program will be reviewed until the comprehensive programmatic review fee is paid. The comprehensive programmatic review fee covers all expenses associated with the review, including peer review team travel. Accredited Programs in a comprehensive programmatic review year are still responsible for submitting the Annual Accreditation Fee. Programs seeking accreditation are responsible for paying the annual Accreditation Portal access fee listed above, including during the year of the comprehensive programmatic review.
Comprehensive Programmatic Review Fees
In conjunction with the Annual Accreditation fee below or the Annual Accreditation fee above.
- 2025-26 Site Visit US Programs $6,500 / Non-US Programs $10,000
- 2026-27 Site Visit US Programs $6,500 / Non-US Programs $10,000
- 2027-28 Site Visit US Programs $6,500 / Non-US Programs $10,000
Program Transition Review Fees
Review the Change Procedures and contact the CAATE Office (support@caate.net) with any questions.
- 2025-26 $750
- 2026-27 $750
- 2027-28 $750
Annual Accreditation Fee for Residency and Fellowship Programs (invoiced August 1)
An annual program fee is charged to all accredited programs (does not apply to programs that are not yet accredited) to maintain a quality accreditation process. The annual fee is invoiced in August of each year and is due upon receipt. Invoices that have not been paid within 60 days of the invoicing date will be considered past due.
- 2025-26 $3,500
- 2026-27 $3,500
- 2027-28 $3,500
Appeal Fee
An appeal fee is charged to programs that file a Notice of Appeal of a CAATE Denial of Reconsideration. The appeals process will not begin until this fee has been remitted.
- 2025-26 $8,500
- 2026-27 $8,500
- 2027-28 $8,500
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