Grants

ACFE Main Conference - Member Sponsorship

Dear Members,

We are excited to announce that our chapter is sponsoring one lucky member in good standing to attend the upcoming  ACFE main conference Monday July 13-Wednesday July 15, 2026!
What’s Covered: 
The sponsorship will cover the cost of conference registration for either in-person or virtual attendance. Travel, lodging and other expenses are not included.
How to Apply: 
To be considered, please submit a brief application including the following: 
1. Why attending the conference is important to your professional and personal development. 
2. Whether you have previously attended a conference on behalf of the chapter.
3. How you intend to share what you learn with the rest of the chapter post conference. 
4. Assurance that if chosen, you have the ability either personally, or through your employer, to attend the conference.
5. Your commitment to attending the sessions.
Please submit your applications to [email protected] by May 10, 2026. We encourage all interested members to apply, and we thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to the profession

CFE Exam Prep Course

The Arizona Chapter is pleased to offer a CFE Exam Prep course to qualifying members. Applications will be reviewed and selected by the board members based on established criteria.

To be eligible for the CFE Exam Prep course, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

    1. Applicant cannot already have their CFE professional certification.
    2. Must be a member in good standing with the Arizona ACFE chapter and the National Association.
    3. Applicant is not being reimbursed by any other entity or company for CFE Exam Prep course expenses.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit the following documents via email to [email protected]

1. Detailed resume and professional experience. 

2. An original, typed essay between 300 to 500 words explaining the following:

I. How obtaining the ACFE certification is relevant to their professional career development;

II. Personal and/or professional goals and how this grant will help them achieve them;

III. Financial need for the grant;

IV. Community involvement and leadership.

3.  A written statement certifying they have not, and will not, be otherwise reimbursed for CFE Prep Course expenses.

4. Recommendation letter (Optional).

Typical turnaround time to receive a decision on your application from the Board is 30-45 calendar days.

If you are awarded the CFE Exam Prep course, you will be given a one-year subscription to the Prep Course package which includes the CFE Exam Prep Course, Online Fraud Examiners Manual and Fraud Examiners Manual (PDF).

*Note: Recipients that receive the Prep Course have access for one year. However, on June 3, 2026, the ACFE is making major updates to the CFE Exam, and it will be a different exam based on new material. Recipients will want to be sure to complete their exam prior to June 3rd. Exam Prep Course materials relevant to the new CFE exam will be available in March 2026 and the exam can be taken after June 3, 2026. Please note in your submission when you would prefer to take your exam.