Version 3.0 (February 2024)
1.0 Membership Fees
1.1 REN-ISAC financial principles are described in the Charter.
1.2 To provide for long-term sustainability and to support growth of services and membership, a modest annual membership fee is charged. The fee is per institution, regardless of the number of member representatives. The scope of "institution" when applied to multi-campus systems is described in section 3.2 of the Membership Terms and Conditions.
1.3 For colleges and universities in the United States, fees are calculated according to a modified Carnegie Classification (CC) model, based on the CC Basic 2015 of U.S. colleges and universities. The 30+ CC classes are mapped to 4 REN-ISAC classes using Table A below.
Table A. Fee Assessment for Colleges / Universities in the United States
| Carnegie Classification (BASIC 2015) | REN-ISAC Membership Fee (Annual) |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity | $3,150 |
| Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | $2,750 |
| Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | $1,800 |
| All Other Carnegie Classifications | $1,450 |
Colleges and universities outside the United States are assessed based on student enrollment (full, part-time, and graduate combined), using Table B below.
Table B. Fee Assessment for Colleges / Universities in the Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and UK
| Enrollment Range | Description | REN-ISAC Membership Fee (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,001 or more | Very High Enrollment | $3,150 |
| 10,001 to 25,000 | High Enrollment | $2,750 |
| 2,501 to 10,000 | Medium Enrollment | $1,800 |
| 1 to 2,500 | Small Enrollment | $1,450 |
All other institutions are assessed according to the primary activity in which those institutions are engaged, using table C.
Table C. Fee Assessment for Non-Degree-Granting Institutions
| Primary Activity | REN-ISAC Membership Fee (Annual) |
|---|---|
| Medical Centers / Teaching Hospitals | $2,750 |
| Research & Education Networks, Research Centers, University Administration/Governance and Departments | $1,800 |
* In most cases, each institution in the consortium is assessed a membership fee
1.4 Annually, billing for the coming FY occurs in May, with payment due by August 1.
1.5 New members receive pro-rated invoices for the FY in which they join.
1.6 The fees will be re-evaluated each year, and communicated to members no later than September 30.