There is no cost to join the Program. There are, however, costs (both time and money) to participating in the Program. Consider:

Financial cost: does your Professional Budget Line cover: trainings (registration, travel, lodging); books or videos; travel and lodging for in-person Religious Education Credentialing Committee interview; other costs particular to your situation?

• Credentialing Program scholarships are available from the UUA and Liberal Religious Educators Association.
• Resource materials can frequently be borrowed from other religious professionals or church libraries.

Upon completion, congregations should plan to increase compensation according to UUA Compensation Guidelines.

Time cost: is ‘portfolio time’ included in your paid work time? Are you able to attend full-weekend trainings? If not, can you arrange your time around online offerings? Does your congregation offer study leave or sabbatical time?