NMAONMAO
Accreditation

Application fees

One straightforward fee covers your accreditation — review, background screening, and your credential — and waives your school‑management software subscription for as long as you stay accredited.

$399 $249 Limited-time Two-year accreditation Introductory price — offer ends 3/1/27

NMAO Accreditation

A two‑year credential, independently reviewed by NMAO’s accreditation board. Your enrollment includes:

  • Accreditation review across the nine standards
  • Comprehensive background screening for two covered persons — performed by our vetted screening partner
  • Physical window badge — with a scannable QR
  • A framed wall certificate of accreditation
  • A public verification page families can check in seconds
  • Waives your $99/mo NMAO software subscription while accredited
$49 per additional person

Additional personnel screening

Background screening for any staff member or volunteer beyond the two included — performed by our screening partner and added to your records.

Prices are in U.S. dollars. The introductory price of $249 (regularly $399) is available through March 1, 2027. The two‑year term begins when your accreditation is approved. You may cancel for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, provided your background screening has not started and your accreditation has not been approved; after that the fee is non‑refundable — see our Cancellation & Refund Policy. The $99/mo software waiver applies while your school remains accredited and in good standing.

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