Fees and Deadlines Related to the CSEP Program

CSEP Exam Fees

CERTIFICATION FEES

AMOUNT

TIME AND DETAILS

Exam Application and Registration Fee

$600 USD

Candidates are eligible to sit for the CSEP exam after application approval (see dates and deadlines for details).

Refund for Denied Exam Application

($500) USD

$500 USD will be refunded from the $600 USD exam fee if an application does not comply with exam requirements.

Exam Reschedule Fee

$0 USD

No fee is required if an exam is rescheduled at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled exam date.

Exam Cancellation Fee

$600 USD

Entire exam fee will be assessed if candidate cancels exam less than four (4) days prior to scheduled exam date.

Exam No Show Fee

$600 USD

If candidate fails to show for scheduled exam, full exam application and registration fee is forfeited.

Exam Retake Fee

$200 USD

If candidate is unsuccessful on initial exam, discounted exam fee is offered for retakes.

CSEP Recertification Fee

$200 USD

Current CSEPs are required to recertify every five (5) years on or before November 30th to maintain designation.

CSEP Recertification with Late Fee

$250 USD

If CSEP recertifies between December 1st and December 31st every 5th year, an additional $50 late fee is required.

Failure to Recertify Fee

$600 USD

To reinstate an expired CSEP designation, all exam application and registration steps must be completed.

CSEP Emeritus Fee

$300 USD

Due November 30th of the recertification year for eligible applicants (see Emeritus Status for details)

 

Dates and Deadlines

Exam Window

Exam Application and Exam Fee Due Date

January 15-30

December 1st

April 15-30

March 1st

July 15-30

June 1st

October 15-30

September 1st