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Professional Leave Status

Who is eligible for Professional Leave Status Membership?

Professional Leave Status Membership is reserved for active CAIA Members who are unemployed, retired, full-time students, leaving the industry, or experiencing other extenuating financial or personal circumstances and are unable to pay the full Membership fee.

During Membership renewal, active Members may apply for Professional Leave Status Membership through the renewal process.

What are the requirements of Professional Leave Status Membership?

To qualify for Professional Leave Status Membership, Members are required to do the following: 

  1. Select the Professional Leave Status Membership option when renewing your Membership.  
  2. Agree on an annual basis to abide by the Member Agreement.  
  3. Submit payment of US$175 for the annual Professional Leave Status Membership fee.

CAIA does not make distinctions between Professional Leave Status Members and full CAIA Members. Professional Leave Status Members enjoy all the benefits and rights of full CAIA Membership. 

How much does Professional Leave Status Membership cost?

The annual Professional Leave Status Membership fee is US$175.