Accreditation Fees
APA accreditation adds value.
APA accreditation sends a signal to prospective students that your program meets a high standard of excellence. To apply for APA accreditation, a program must provide payment of the appropriate application fees with submission of an application.
Please note: all fees are non-refundable, regardless of the accreditation decision.
In 2026, the CoA voted to increase accreditation fees. The new fee structure will go into effect on February 7, 2026 for annual accreditation fees and on September 1, 2026 for application fees. Questions about fees should be forwarded to APAaccred@apa.org.
APPLICATION FEES
Full Accreditation Status
Full Accreditation Status
Master’s Programs
$3,300
$5,300
Internships and Postdoctoral Residency Programs
$3,000
Accredited, on Contingency Status
Accredited, on Contingency Status
Master’s Programs
$3,300
$5,300
Internships and Postdoctoral Residency Programs
$3,000
Intent to Apply Declaration (All Programs)
$1,000
SITE VISIT FEES
Master’s Programs
$6,900
$6,900
Internships and Single-Discipline Postdoctoral Residency
$4,600
Multi-discipline Postdoctoral Residency
$6,900 ($2,300 per visitor)
ANNUAL ACCREDITATION FEES
Full Accreditation Status
Full Accreditation Status
Master’s Programs
$3,300
Doctoral Programs
$5,300
Internships and Postdoctoral Residency Programs
$3,000
Accredited, on Contingency Status
Accredited, on Contingency Status
Master’s Programs
$3,300
Doctoral Programs
$5,300
Internships and Postdoctoral Residency
$3,000
APPEAL HEARING FEES
Doctoral Programs
$5,000
Internships and Postdoctoral Residency
$5,000
Related Pages
Programs Seeking Intent to Apply Status
Get Accredited
Programs Applying for Initial Accreditation
Applying for Accreditation and Intent to Apply Status
