AAFP Credit System application fees
Explore the AAFP Credit System application fee chart.
AAFP Credit System application review fees are nonrefundable or transferable. The review process begins after the review fee is paid in full. The review fee covers the review of a CME activity and does not guarantee the approval of a CME activity. Below are the application fees by activity type effective through June 1, 2026–May 31, 2027.
Simple pathway application fees
| Format | Type | Fee |
| In-person or online only, live | Single live activity up to 8.00 credits | $390 |
| Single live activity - with 8.25 - 20.00 credits | $520 | |
| Single live activity - 20.25+ credits | $595 | |
| Knowledge Self-Assessment, Live | Single live KSA Study Group | $390 |
| Single Enduring Material, Self-Study | Single enduring material activity up to 5.00 credits | $625 |
| Single enduring material activity between 5.25 and 20.00 credits | $1,570 | |
| Single enduring material activity 20.25+ credits | $3,145 | |
| Performance Improvement | Performance Improvement activity | $730 |
| Point of Care | Point of Care activity | $730 |
Advanced pathway application fees
| Format | Type | Fee |
| In-person or online only, live | Live series activity, such as an annual series or multi-site/date | $750 |
| Knowledge Self-Assessment, Live | Multi-site/multi-date KSA Study Group | $750 |
| Single live activity with KSA study group add-on | Activity with 8.00 - 20.00 credits | $520 |
| Activity with 20.25+ credits | $595 | |
| Enduring material, self-study (series)/medical journal/blended learning | Activity up to 5.00 credits | $625 |
| Activity between 5.25 and 20.00 credits | $1,570 | |
| Activity 20.25+ credits | $3,145 |
Rush fees
You have the option to rush your CME credit application and receive a review decision faster than the standard 15 business days. You can request a rush at the time of application submission on the Final Submission page. If you have already paid for your application and would like to request a rush, please email us at cmecredit@aafp.org.
The Credit System reserves the right to determine whether the application qualifies for the rush option. A request for a rush may be denied if the reviewer has determined that additional information is required in order to finalize the review. The AAFP reserves the right to deny a rush request for any reason at any time.
Rush review fees are in addition to the regular review fee. Please note rush turnaround times are pending customer responsiveness.
- Standard Rush: Standard rush reviews will be completed in 3-5 business days. The rush fee is $835.
- Same-Day Rush: Same-day rush service is available for $2,395 and is subject to availability.
Re-review of applications
A $125 re-review fee may be charged for all applications that are revised after the official AAFP CME credit determination letter has been sent to the CME provider.
Re-review fee will be applied if:
- The program content changes
- The CME provider seeks to change the number of approved CME credits
A re-review fee does not apply in the event of:
- A change to the start or end date of the activity
- Speaker or faculty changes
For re-reviews, please email the Credit System at cmecredit@aafp.org.
Probation fees
Probation fee: $1,555
Physician review fee: $300 per credit hour
Additional options and fees
Organizational eligibility - $1,195
ALSO/BLSO organizational eligibility - $235
Repurposed content - $340
Standard rush (3–5 business day review) - $1,195
Re-review - $150
Translation to Practice® - $235
Probation fee - $1,555
Physician review fee - $300 per credit hour
Same-day rush - $2,395