Application feesApplication fees are non-refundable |
Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Application New graduate, first time, labour mobility, internationally educated. |
$200 |
| Reinstatement Application Previously registered with ACSW. |
$200 |
| Courtesy Registration Application Registrants within Canada or the USA providing temporary, short-term social work services to Albertans. |
$100 |
| Clinical Practice Enhancement Application Already an RSW, applying to the clinical registry. |
$100 |
| Clinical Supervision Designation Application RCSW applying for designation recognizing specialization in clinical supervision. |
$100 |
| Restricted Activity Practice Enhancement Application RSW applying for authorization to perform the psychosocial intervention restricted activity specialization. BSW minimum requirement. |
$100 |
| E-Practice Registration Application RSW residing in another jurisdiction outside of Alberta, applying for registration to provide electronic or virtual social work services to Albertans. |
$100 |
Annual feesAnnual fees are non-refundable |
Cost |
|---|---|
| RSW: Active status Annual fee for registration. |
$400 |
| RSW: Inactive status Temporary leave from employment and/or social work practice. |
$200 |
| Registered Clinical Social Worker Practice Enhancement Annual fee to maintain clinical registration. |
$50 |
| Restricted Activity Practice Enhancement Annual fee to maintain restricted activity designation. |
$50 |
| E-Practice Registration Annual Fee Annual fee for registration. |
$200 |
Other feesFees are non-refundable |
Cost |
|---|---|
| Verification request Letter or form to release ACSW registration info to external party. |
$50 |
| Non-sufficient funds (NSF) Charge for insufficient or failed payments. |
$100 |
| Late fee Applied if fees are not paid before expiration during annual renewal. |
$100 |
| Social Work Licensure Exam Fee Exam fees set by ASWB for exam categories: associate, BSW, MSW, and Clinical. |
$230 USD
Clinical |
| Registration Decision Review Appeal to the Registration Committee for a review of a registration application decision. |
$250 |
| Complaint Decision Review Appeal to the Complaint Review Committee (CRC) for a review of a dismissed complaint. |
$250 |
| Committee of Council Decision Review Appeal to the Committee of Council for a decision review. |
$250 |
| Private Career College Consultation Private Career College Licensing process consultation requirement. |
$1,000 |
| Social Work Diploma Program Candidacy Consultation Alberta post-secondary institutions applying to implement a Social Work Diploma program – Candidacy Consultation. |
$1,000 |
| Social Work Diploma Program Candidacy Application Alberta post-secondary institutions applying to implement a Social Work Diploma program – Candidacy Approval. |
$20,000 |
TOTAL cost of registration and reinstatement:
$200 application fee (new graduate, internationally educated, labour mobility, first time, reinstatement)
$400 annual registration fee
$600 TOTAL
NEW – Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Program
The PAD program allows registrants to complete payment of the registration renewal fee in advance of their practice permit expiration, using pre-authorized automatic withdrawals from their bank account.
This new, secure, payment option divides registration renewal fees into four equal monthly payments, which are automatically withdrawn four months prior to the practice permit expiration date. Registrants must have an active practice permit to participate, and practice enhancement renewal fees are not eligible for the program. Once subscribed, the plan will continue automatically until cancelled.
PAD is now open to registrants and is self-managed through the registrant portal. Use the button below to sign up, withdraw, update banking info, or check your balance at any time.