Leave of Absence

Applications for Fee assistance may be submitted once per year, once per lifetime. Individuals may apply to waive a portion, or all fees associated with the ATRA member renewal process.   

This policy applies to all current ATRA professional members in good standing. It includes two forms of assistance:

Fee Assistance – A temporary reduction or waiver of membership fees due to financial strain

• Applicants that fully meet the membership criteria may apply for a Fee Waiver
• Applicants may apply to waive a portion, or all fees associated with the ATRA member renewal process

Limitations:

• The Fee Waiver does not apply to fees already paid or provide refunds for fees that have been paid
• The Fee Waiver program does not apply to Alumni, supporting or student members
• The Fee Waiver program does not apply to new members, only to current Professional members who are renewing their annual membership.
•  One (1) year only*
• May only receive one ATRA Fee Assistance Waiver (lifetime)  

Leave of Absence (LOA) – A temporary pause in membership for personal or professional reasons.

A leave of absence may be requested for reasons including but not limited to:
•    Personal health concerns•    Parental leave (e.g., maternity, paternity, or adoption leave)
•    Professional development or academic studies
•    Family caregiving responsibilities
•    Other extenuating circumstances

Limitations:

• A leave of absence does not apply to fees already paid- no refunds will be provided
•  Applicants may not have late fees on their account
• Applicants must be in good standing with CEU's
• One (1) year only*
• May only receive one ATRA Fee Assistance Waiver (lifetime)  

Application Form will be linked to this page at the time of membership renewals

Please contact executivedirector@alberta-tr.ca for additional information