U.S. Qualification Standards

The U.S. Qualification Standards were revised effective Jan. 1, 2008, to broaden their scope and strengthen the CE requirements. The standards were developed by the Academy Committee on Qualifications and approved by the Board of Directors.

U.S. Qualification Standards 
(in effect as of Jan. 1, 2008)

Exposure Draft: Qualification Standards (including Continuing Education Requirements) for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States (USQS)
(September 2020)

U.S. Qualification Standards Request for Comments
(September 2020)

"Which CE Requirements Apply to Me?" Infographic
(October 2013)


FAQs on the U.S. Qualification Standards


Submitting Additional Questions
(use the online form to submit your additional questions about the U.S. Qualification Standards)


History of U.S. Qualification Standards


The pre-2008 standards
(in effect through Dec. 31, 2007)