Deadlines and Fees

FP&A Examination Testing Window: August 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Early Application DeadlineMay 11, 2018
Final Application DeadlineJune 22, 2018
Cancellations/Refund Request DeadlineJuly 6, 2018
Transfer/Deferral Request DeadlineSeptember 30, 2018
FP&A Examination Testing Window: February 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Early Application DeadlineNovember 16, 2018
Final Application DeadlineDecember 14, 2018
Cancellations/Refund Request DeadlineJanuary 4, 2019
Transfer/Deferral Request DeadlineMarch 31, 2019

Applications received after the final postmark deadline will automatically be deferred to the next available testing window.

Fees

 Early DeadlineStandard Deadline
AFP Member$1025$1125
Non-Member*$1420$1520

*Your non-member application fee includes membership for one year.

New Applicant fees cover both parts of the examination.

Fees do not include the cost of study material. Find fees associated with the AFP Financial Planning & Analysis Learning System.

Fees Listed Per Exam Part

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Fee TypeFee Amount
Re-Registration$250*
Transfer$125**
Deferral$0***
No-Show Penalty Fee$100

*Re-Registration fees (formerly known as Re-Examination fees) will be lowered to $250 per part, effective June 23, 2018 beginning with the February - March 2019 (2019A) window.
**Transfers (moving one or both examination parts from the current window to the next available window for a cost of $125) will no longer be an option, effective April 1, 2019. You may re-register for a future window if you need to move your exam window.
*** Under special circumstances ONLY.

I was given a lot of recognition at my employer. And within a few months I had been sought out basically because I had the certification. And I was given a promotion right away.

Stephanie Weiland, FP&A - Financial Planning Manager, Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company

FP&A Exam Deadlines
For February 1 - March 30 Testing Window
  • Early Application: 
    November 16, 2018
  • Final Application: 
    December 14, 2018

ATTENTION: Please view current and upcoming Policy Changes here.
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