Application and Membership Fees

NOTE: Renewing BIT Status (or Any In-Training Category) with Pending Applications

To maintain your BIT (or other in-training) status in good standing, please ensure you renew your current registration. If your application for P. Biol. status is accepted, the fees you’ve paid for your BIT renewal will be applied toward your P. Biol. registration fee.

ASPB Membership Fees

GST is applicable to all fees.

• All  members of ASPB must pay a registration fee starting when they are accepted as a member of ASPB.
• The registration fee for the incoming year is available for payment December 1 of the current year.
• The registration year is from January 1 to December 31. Detailed information regarding renewals is available on the FAQ Registration Management page
• Fees are pro-rated through the year for new members. They must pay the full fee at the next renewal period. Detailed information regarding renewals is available on the FAQ Registration Management page. The application fee does not include the registration fee.
• Students: There is no application or registration fee. However, you must complete the renewal process each year to retain your registration.

Membership Fee Renewal Process

Detailed information regarding renewals is available on the FAQ Registration Management page.

Renewal Calendar

• 2025 Renewal opens December 1, 2024  (renewal calendar will be updated annually)

Maintaining Your Registration

To keep your membership in good standing with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, it is essential to stay up to date with your registration requirements. Please be aware of the following:

• Annual dues must be paid on time.
• Missed renewal deadlines may result in additional fees and/or suspension of your registration.
• Renewal reminders are provided by the ASPB, but it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current and track important deadlines.
• Payment or renewal issues should be addressed promptly by contacting the ASPB before deadlines pass.

Application Fees

• Please note: The application fee does not include the registration fee. The registration fee is due when you receive your offer of acceptance.
• Payments for application fees cannot be used towards your registration fee and they cannot be refunded.
• Registration fees are non refundable and non-transferable. See other fee policies here
• *Reinstatement - For more information regarding reinstatement click here
• *Temporary Withdrawn - review information here
• *Archive -For more information regarding Archive fee click here

Cancellations - Please see the appropriate section of the Regulations here.