In order to retain AAP, AFPP, or APRP status, you must earn 60 continuing education credits (CEC) within the five-year accreditation period, with no more than 20 credits earned in any one year.

The reporting year for renewal credits is January 1 to December 31; CECs must be reported annually. Submit all continuing education reporting forms and required fees to Nacha no later than March 31 of the calendar year immediately following the year in which the CECs were earned.

When completing your submission, you'll come to a section asking for the Provider of the training. While this field is not required, if you choose to complete it for an ePayResources event or course, please be sure to select:

ePayResources – #1148144

Selecting the correct provider ensures your credits are properly associated and helps streamline processing on the back end.

If you miss the March 31 filing deadline, you may submit credits during the late filing period of April 1-30. These submissions must include the regular filing fee AND a $50 late filing fee. Any credits received by Nacha after the April 30 late filing deadline will not be eligible for credit.

To file, log into your account at nacha.org and look for your accreditations in the left-hand menu. If you have any questions about filing your credits, feel free to reach out on the Payments Answerline at 800-475-0585, Option 1 - we're happy to help!