This guide reads JRCERT's published fee schedules line by line: the schedule effective January 1, 2026, and the one effective January 1, 2027. Every figure comes from JRCERT's own PDFs, and nothing here estimates a program's total bill. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
Last reviewed: October 2026.
What JRCERT publishes and where
JRCERT posts two dated fee PDFs: Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026 (document opened October 3, 2026) and Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2027 (document opened October 3, 2026). A JRCERT news post of November 12, 2025 (page opened October 3, 2026) says the Board approved the 2027 changes, and a Fees for Accreditation Services policy page (page opened October 3, 2026) holds the policy statements.
The 2026 fee schedule
These figures are from the PDF opened October 3, 2026. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
| Fee | Amount | When it applies, as the schedule states it |
|---|---|---|
| Initial accreditation application | $3,675 | Paid before AMS portal access. Includes settings filed with the initial self-study. |
| Annual fee, one terminal award | $2,650 | Invoiced late November, due March 1. |
| Annual fee, each added terminal award | $1,076 | Same invoice cycle. |
| Continuing application | $2,150 to $7,865 | Tiered by approved settings (table below). Invoiced after final review. |
| Site visit | $1,200 per visitor | Due before the visit. |
| Interim report | $1,500 | Due before or with the report. |
| Transfer of sponsorship | $1,800 | Due before consideration. |
| Substantive change | $250 | Due before consideration. |
| Recognition of a clinical setting | $250 | Due before review. |
| Extension of a self-study or interim report deadline | $300 per 30 days | Listed as over 30 days, with the schedule's examples of $300 for 30 days and $600 for 60. Signed by the sponsoring institution's President or CEO. |
| Rescinding administrative probation | $500 | Due with the requested documents. |
| Teach-out plan, and separately teach-out agreement | $250 each | Due before consideration. |
| Good cause extension | $500 | Due before consideration. |
| Fine, substantive change not reported before it takes effect | $500 | Charged when a program does not notify JRCERT first. |
| Fine, use of an unrecognized clinical setting | $500 | Charged when a program does so. |
What changes in the 2027 schedule
IHS compared the two PDFs row by row (documents opened October 3, 2026). The annual fee amounts, the site visit fee, the interim report fee and every other line item above carry the same figures in 2027. Three things differ: the annual invoice date (mid-November), the initial application, and the continuing tiers.
| Approved clinical settings | 2026 continuing fee | 2027 continuing fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | $2,150 | $2,500 |
| 5 to 8 | $2,515 | $3,000 |
| 9 to 12 | $2,725 | $3,500 |
| 13 to 19 | $3,590 | $3,500 |
| 20 to 26 | $4,295 | $3,500 at 20, $5,000 from 21 |
| 27 to 33 | $5,005 | $5,000 |
| 34 to 40 | $6,445 | $5,000 to 35, $6,000 from 36 |
| 41 to 45 | $7,150 | $6,000 |
| 46 or more | $7,865 | $6,000 to 50, $7,500 from 51 |
| Larger programs | No tier above 46 | $8,000 at 71 to 100 settings, rising by band to $20,000 above 300, plus $250 for each setting past 300 |
For an initial application, the 2027 PDF lists a $2,500 AMS portal entry fee and says a difference is invoiced when the self-study report is submitted, based on the settings submitted with it. It states no initial total, so this page gives none. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
How the fee structure works
The fees fall into three groups. The annual fee comes around every calendar year, and inactive accredited programs owe it too. The initial application fee is a single amount in the 2026 schedule, and the 2027 schedule splits it into a portal entry fee and a later invoice. The continuing application fee is invoiced after JRCERT finishes its final review of a reaccreditation self-study. Everything else is an event fee, charged when something happens: a site visit, an interim report, a sponsorship transfer, a new clinical setting or a deadline extension.
Clinical settings drive two lines. The continuing tier follows the number of approved settings. The count matters because the schedule treats geographically separate sites under one institution or sponsor as separate settings, and JRCERT approval has to come before a program places students at any of them. In the 2026 schedule the initial fee already takes in recognition requests for settings submitted with the first self-study report. Once JRCERT has reviewed that report, recognition requests for more settings cost extra, and the schedule's recognition of a clinical setting fee is $250.
The annual fee is prorated in two situations, and both turn on July 1. A new program that earns initial accreditation before July 1 owes the full $2,650 for that year, and one that earns it after July 1 owes half, $1,325. A program that discontinues before July 1 is invoiced half, and one that discontinues on or after July 1 owes the whole amount. The continuing application fee is invoiced by JRCERT after final review, and the annual fee is invoiced on the dates in the tables.
What the schedule does not include
- Visitor lodging and ground transportation, which the program covers on top of the $1,200. That fee is for the team's airfare and meals.
- Late charges. In both schedules, an invoice still unpaid 60 days after its date picks up a 20% surcharge.
- Refunds. The schedules and the fee policy page state that fees are not refundable.
- A total. Neither PDF gives an all-in cost, a visitor headcount, or a definition of a terminal award.
- Future increases. According to the policy page, JRCERT gives at least a year of notice before a fee increase takes effect. Separately, each schedule says JRCERT may adjust fees if circumstances call for it.
Reading the schedule
These lines are arithmetic on the published figures. They are not a quote of any bill and not an estimate for your program. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
- Two terminal awards under 2026: $2,650 plus $1,076 is $3,726 a year, and three awards is $4,802. A first-year annual fee is $2,650 if accreditation is awarded before July 1 and $1,325 if after.
- The 25% initial discount for a later program on the same campus takes $3,675 down to $2,756.25 (2026 figures).
- The 10% continuing discount, which applies when the institution houses another JRCERT-accredited program on the same campus, takes the lowest 2026 tier, $2,150, to $1,935.
- Site visit cost is $1,200 times the number of visitors, before lodging and ground transport. A hypothetical team of four would be $4,800 on the fee alone.
- A 20% late charge on $2,650 is $530.
- A program with 10 approved settings moves from $2,725 in 2026 to $3,500 in 2027, a difference of $775. A program with 18 moves from $3,590 to $3,500, a decrease of $90.
Where this fits
This page covers only what JRCERT charges. For the standards, the self-study, the site visit and how IHS supports a program through them, see JRCERT Radiologic Program Accreditation Consulting, which also summarizes the schedule briefly. The JRCERT accreditation process page (page opened October 3, 2026) sets the six-month self-study window.
What this is not
- It is not a quote of JRCERT's documents. The PDFs govern.
- It is not IHS pricing. IHS scopes each engagement after a free introductory call.
- IHS does not set, invoice or collect JRCERT fees, and does not submit anything to JRCERT. Your program pays JRCERT directly.
Frequently asked questions
What does JRCERT charge every year to keep a program accredited?
The annual fee in the schedule effective January 1, 2026 is $2,650 for a program granting one terminal award, plus $1,076 for each additional terminal award. It is invoiced in late November and due by March 1. The 2027 schedule keeps both amounts and moves the invoice date to mid-November. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
Is the initial application fee the same in the 2026 and 2027 schedules?
No. The 2026 schedule lists one initial application fee of $3,675, which JRCERT collects before it opens AMS portal access. The 2027 schedule lists a $2,500 AMS portal entry fee and says the program is invoiced for a difference when it submits the self-study report, based on the number of clinical settings. The 2027 document states no total, so ask JRCERT which schedule applies to your application date. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
What does JRCERT charge for a site visit?
The fixed fee is $1,200 per site visitor, due before the visit, in both schedules. That fee is in place of airfare and meals for the team. The program handles and pays for visitor lodging and ground transport itself. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
What happens if we pay a JRCERT invoice late or skip a required request?
Both schedules add a 20% surcharge to an invoice that is still unpaid 60 days after its date. Each also lists a $500 fine for using a clinical setting JRCERT has not recognized, and a separate $500 fine for implementing a substantive change without telling JRCERT first. On its fee policy page, JRCERT ties accreditation status to staying current on fees, and a program in arrears is placed on Administrative Probationary Accreditation. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
How much does an extension of a self-study deadline cost?
Both schedules price an extension at $300 for each 30 days, and the request needs the signature of the institution's President or CEO. The schedule's own examples run $300 for 30 days and $600 for 60, while the fee policy page ties the fee and signature to extensions longer than 30 days, so ask JRCERT how a short extension is billed. JRCERT's process page puts the timing on the program: ask before the deadline passes or the AMS portal is closed to you, and a fee may apply. Arithmetic on the published figure: 120 days is four units, or $1,200. Verify current fees with JRCERT.
Does IHS set or collect JRCERT fees?
No. JRCERT sets and invoices its own fees, and your program pays JRCERT directly. IHS scopes each engagement after a free introductory call.