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How Much Will It Cost to Become Credentialed?
As with any program that provides a service, in order to sustain it, there must be some form of financial support. The fees developed for the National Advocate Credentialing Program were arrived at by comparison with similar programs that provide credentials or services for a profession. Fees will cover costs of processing applications; producing and mailing certificates; maintenance of records, data base; administrative expenses; training, etc. The fee structure is as follows:

• Provisional Credential - $50
• Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Advocate Credentials - $100
• Renewal fee - $75 every 2 years, $100 if renewal with upgrade to next credential level

How Do I Submit My Application?
To submit your application, please:

1.	Provide the following Original documents, in this order:
	a.  Notarized NACP Application. (Provisional Credential Applicants: Has the 40-hour training curriculum you have taken been pre-approved by NACP?) b.  One or more notarized Memorandum of Confirmation Forms verifying employment and / or volunteer experience (for new applications or for renewals with new experience) c.  One or more Continuing Education (CED) Forms (for renewals only) d.  Three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s professional (paid or unpaid) skills, ability and years of experience in the field. Applicants for Provisional credentialing are not required to submit any letters of reference. (for new applications or upgrade applications only) e.  One or more Intervention Evaluation Forms that encompass at least 3 interventions for each requested area of specialty. (for new applications or upgrade applications only)
2.	Include a complete set of photocopies of the documents listed above in #1 (excluding the sealed evaluation forms), in order.
3.	Include a check or credit card information on Application Form for the required fee amount ($50 for Provisional, $100 for Basic, Intermediate or Advanced, $100 for renewal with upgrade, $75 for renewal only).
4.	Make sure all documents are signed and notarized where appropriate
5.	Do NOT fax your application as they will not be accepted
6.	Do NOT staple forms
7.	Mail completed application packet to: NACP Applications c/o National Organization for Victim Assistance 510 King Street, Suite 424 Alexandria, VA 22314
8.	Ensure that your email address is correct and legible. In the absence of an email address, please provide your fax number. You will receive confirmation of receipt of your Application via email or fax.

Your application will be reviewed at the next upcoming Application Review date (If submitted in October, applications will be reviewed in November; if submitted in May, applications will be reviewed in June.) If approved, you should receive your mailed credential within 4-6 weeks of review. Your credential will be valid for two years from the date of that Review process. An email or fax notice will be sent reminding you of the timeline for renewal, prior to the expiration of your credentials.

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