CFRE Exam Dates for Initial Certification
| Annual Testing Windows | Testing Dates | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | January 15 - March 15 | January 20 |
| #2 | April 15 - June 15 | April 15 |
| #3 | July 15 - September 15 | July 15 |
| #4 | October 1 - November 30 | October 1 |
Fees
| Fees | Initial Certification | Exam Re-Take | Recertification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Fee | USD $875 | USD $375 | USD $510 |
| Discounted Fee (members of Participating Organizations only) | USD $700 | USD $375 (no discount) | USD $408 |
Initial Certification fee includes: Application review and taking the exam at a Pearson VUE test center or from your home or office with On VUE. After becoming a CFRE, you will receive a CFRE digital badge and a printed certificate mailed to you at no additional charge.
| Service Fees | |
|---|---|
| Late Recertification Applications | USD $50 |
| Payment Submitted in Non-US Currency (checks only) | USD $50 |
| ATT Reissue Fee | USD $35 |
| ATT Reactivation Fee | USD $100 |
| Extension Fee | USD $150 |
| Application Processing Fee* | USD $50 |
| Withdrawal Fee** | USD $300 |
Submitting a late recertification application means your materials must be hand-processed. We charge a service fee due to the extra steps and costs involved.
*Changing your form of payment after submission constitutes a refund and will incur the application processing fee.
**Applies to withdrawal requests for applications that have already undergone the review process only.
