CPEI Credentialing
CPEI credentialing fees support the administration of the certification process, including application review, evaluation of written materials, credentialing panel coordination, and the ongoing maintenance of professional standards.
The application fee is submitted with your credentialing application and supports the peer-review process.
This fee supports application processing, review of competency materials, coordination of the credentialing panel, and participation in the credentialing interview.
Administrative review of your credentialing application and submitted materials.
Evaluation of essays, case materials, supporting documents, and professional preparation.
Scheduling and coordination of the credentialing review panel and interview process.
Support for a fair, thorough, and standards-based credentialing process.
Some costs related to credentialing may be paid to outside organizations or institutions and are not collected by CPEI.
Academic institutions may charge fees to provide official transcripts.
Some faith groups or endorsing bodies may have their own endorsement-related fees or requirements.
Credentialed professionals may have future costs related to continuing education or professional development.
Credentialed members are responsible for maintaining active certification according to CPEI requirements.
Submitting a credentialing application and paying the application fee does not guarantee certification. Each candidate must demonstrate competency in the required standards and successfully complete the credentialing review process.
The credentialing application fee is submitted at the time you complete your credentialing application. Applications are not processed until the required fee has been received.
Credentialing application fees are generally non-refundable once the review process has begun because the fee supports the administrative and review work involved in processing application materials and coordinating panels.
No. Payment of the application fee allows your materials to be reviewed, but certification is not guaranteed. Candidates must demonstrate competency in the required credentialing standards and successfully complete the review process.
Some candidates may incur additional costs, such as transcript request fees, endorsement-related costs, background check fees if required, or continuing education costs after certification.
Credentialed members are responsible for maintaining their certification according to CPEI requirements, including continuing education, professional standards, and any applicable annual certification requirements.
Full credentialing requirements are outlined in the CPEI Credentialing Manual. Candidates should review the manual before beginning an application.
Review the Credentialing Manual, confirm your pathway, and prepare your application materials before submitting your application.