FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY FOR CLE-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS OFFERED IN NEW YORK

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) has a hardship policy for qualified registrants of its education programs to receive a partial discount based on need.  Program registrants who cannot afford continuing legal education program course registration fees for programs conducted in the state of New York may apply for a discounted registration fee.  To apply, registrants must submit a request stating the reason for their interest in attending the program, an explanation of their financial hardship, certified proof of income, and a completed course registration form. Discounted registrations will be awarded on a space-available basis, with preference given to registrants in order of date submitted.

Discounts will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration the registrant’s certified annual income.  In general, registrants with certified annual income of less than $40,000 will be granted discounts.

Registrants applying for financial hardship must:

1.  Be a member of the New York State Bar, or another state bar requiring continuing legal education, and

2.  Have an annual income of less than $40,000.

Registrants meeting both of the above criteria are eligible for a registration discount of no less than 25% or other appropriate amounts as determined by the registrant’s individual circumstances.

To be considered for a financial hardship registration discount, please send your letter requesting a discount, certified proof of income, and a completed registration form to:

Reinsurance Association of America
Attn:  Ann-Marie Mwombela
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC  20004