CASP Recertification

After you take and pass the certification exam, you are a CASP for four years. To renew your CASP status you must meet the CASP recertification requirements which are laid out in detail in the Recertification Handbook. Broadly, recertification requires three actions, outlined below.

Obtain Activity Credits

Within four years of the date you earn your CASP certification, you must achieve a total of 60 recertification credits. These credits can be earned from the following 3 categories:

Training (Minimum 36 credits. Maximum 60 credits)

  • Attending a NACAS educational session (group live, webinar, or virtual roundtable): 1 credit per session (up to 1 hour attended). Can earn .5 more after the first hour for each additional 1 hour attended for longer sessions.
  • Attending an educational session from another higher education auxiliary service related association or institutional provider: 1 credit per session (up to 1 hour attended). Can earn .5 more after the first hour for each additional 1 hour attended for longer sessions.

Service (Maximum 12 credits)

  • Presenting or co-presenting an educational session: 4 credits for the first time the program is offered.
  • Presenting or co-presenting a repeat educational session: 2 credits
  • Authorship or Co-authorship for a published article related to CASP core competencies: 5 credits
  • Authorship or Co-authorship for a published book or chapter related to CASP core competencies: 12 credits
  • Member of a NACAS standing committee, commission, task force, or foundation: 4 credits per year of service
  • Acting as a CASP Subject Matter Expert, and active during the year for at least one month: 4 credits per year of service
  • Teaching a course related to auxiliary services (1 credit or more) either in person or on line at an accredited higher education institution.: 6 credits

Leadership (Maximum 12 credits)

  • Officer or Board member of NACAS, NACAS Region, NACAS Education Foundation, or another higher education auxiliary service related association: 6 credits per year of service.
  • Chair of a committee, commission, or task force of NACAS or another higher education auxiliary service related association: 6 credits per year of service
  • Serving as a mentor for first time attendees at a NACAS Regional or National conference: 2 credits per conference

Please note that all 60 credits may be earned in the Training/Continuing Education category, if you prefer. As you earn each credit, please submit a description of the credits along with supporting documentation through the CASP Activity Tracking Form.

+ Complete Activity Tracking Form

Submit Recertification Application

You may complete the CASP Recertification Application either online or by emailing the paper application to casp@nacas.org.

+ Recertify Online

Pay the Application Fee

The recertification fee is $175 for NACAS members or $350 for non-members

If special circumstances or hardships have caused you to miss your recertification deadline, you may appeal to the Certification Commission for a certification extension. Upon completing the form, the Commission will review your appeal and respond within 45 days. Submit an appeal here. For more information please reference the CASP Recertification Handbook. You can also contact the NACAS National Office with any questions at casp@nacas.org or (434) 245-8425.