Membership Costs
2025-2026
Application Fee
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One-time application fee . . . $15,000 $10,000 refundable if denied into NAIA. |
Annual Membership Fees
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Annual membership dues . . . $9,200 |
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Football dues . . . range from $2,500 to $15,000 |
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Statistical software fees . . . range from $50 to $235 |
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Drug education fees . . . range from $250 to $925 |
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NAIA’s catastrophic injury insurance . . . ranges from $3,696 to $20,549 Participation in the NAIA’s catastrophic injury insurance program is required. The program is administered by Risk Strategies; premiums vary annually and by sport. Find the breakdown of costs on the enrollment form at naia.org/insurance |
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Annual NAIA Convention . . . $525 per person plus hotel and travel Convention is not a requirement but it is highly recommended that the AD and FAR attend. |
Conference Dues
Members are required to join an NAIA affiliated conference or the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC/independents).
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Average dues for affiliated conference membership . . . $16,000 |
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CAC dues for independent . . . $5,500 plus $350 per sport |
All costs are subject to change.