CNS Fees vs ANA Fees | American Nutrition Association

	CNS Annual Fees	ANA Membership
Who pays the fee?	All CNSs	Anyone who would like to join
When is the fee due?	December 31st of each year, for the upcoming year (ex: 2023 dues were due on 12/31/22)	No formal due date (rolling basis)
Who is the fee paid to?	The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists	American Nutrition Association, a 501(c)3
How much is the fee?	$100/year	Professional Membership: $120/year Student/CNS Candidate Membership: $40/year
Is this fee required?	Yes, for all CNSs	NO, this is optional
What is this fee for?	Fund initiatives that support CNSs – CNS Connect (Annual Summit events, networking events, webinar series, social media), ANA Student Ambassadors, State Mentor Programs Fund critical Advocacy efforts to continue to make inroads for CNS practice rights and in federal legislation Uphold NCCA accreditation and pay annual fees to NCCA Fund CNS exam facilitation	Membership Benefits
What happens if I do not pay?	Failure to pay past due fees will result in the following: Revocation which carries inability to recertify Removal from Practitioner Directory on the ANA website. The inability of the BCNS to provide verification of certification for state licensure or insurance purposes.	Membership will end, if not renewed. Access to benefits will end.
Who can I contact about these fees?	Email Us	Email Us