Membership Requirements and Policies for AAPC Exams
Overview
Maintaining an active membership with AAPC is crucial for various aspects of the exam process, including scheduling, taking exams, and receiving results. This article outlines the key policies and options available to members regarding membership status and its impact on exams.
Membership Requirements for Exam Results
To receive your exam results, your AAPC membership must be active at the time of result release. If your membership is not current, your results will not be released until you renew your membership. This policy ensures that only active members can access their certification outcomes.
Scheduling Exams with an Expired Membership
You may still schedule an exam if your membership has expired, provided your exam voucher is active. However, an active membership is required for your results to be released.
Options for Expired Memberships and Upcoming Exams
If your membership is set to expire before your scheduled exam, you have the following options:
Renew Your Membership: Renewing your membership ensures that your results will be released promptly.
Reschedule Your Exam: If you cannot renew your membership before the exam date, you can reschedule your exam to a later date when your membership is active. Alternatively, you may reschedule to a date before your membership expires, but an active membership is still required to maintain your certification if you pass.
Key Takeaways
An active membership is mandatory for receiving exam results and maintaining certifications.
Scheduling is possible with an expired membership if your exam voucher is valid, but results will be withheld until renewal.
Renewal options, including payment plans, are available to accommodate members.
By understanding these policies, you can better plan your exam schedule and membership renewals to avoid disruptions in your certification process.