What is the AIA/CES Noncompliance Policy?
Members are considered in noncompliance with the AIA/CES requirement if they have not completed and reported their annual 18 LU hours (8 HSW). Members in noncompliance have an opportunity to report missing continuing education credits for nine months into the next calendar year. During this period, members are considered “at risk” of membership termination for noncompliance with CES. An “at risk” notice is mailed to these members each April. If their CES transcript records still indicate they have not completed CES requirements after September 30, they are then considered lapsed for noncompliance and their membership is terminated. The AIA sends these members a letter notifying them of membership termination. FAIA members in noncompliance will be notified by registered mail. What qualifies for an exemption from the CES requirement? Exemptions may be granted for three reasons: Severe medical difficulties for at least the last 3 months of the probation year. An unexpected/ nonpermanent o
