NCCAA registration and exam logistics

NCCAA Registration, Exam Dates, and Fees Guide

Move from program eligibility to a scheduled Pearson appointment with a checklist for registration, dates, fees, receipts, and the details that are easiest to miss.

For AA students searching NCCAA registration deadlines, certification exam dates, fees, eligibility, or Pearson scheduling instructions.

What you will practice

  • Eligibility verification
  • Secure NCCAA registration
  • Exam administrations and dates
  • Pearson test-center scheduling
  • Registration and late fees
  • Receipts, accommodations, and rescheduling

What this resource helps you do

  • Know the order of registration steps
  • Verify current dates and fees at the official source
  • Avoid preventable scheduling and contact-information errors

Frequently asked questions

How often is the NCCAA certification exam offered?

NCCAA’s live registration page states that the Certification Exam is currently offered three times per year. Confirm exact dates on the official site and in your secure profile.

How much is the NCCAA certification exam?

The live NCCAA fee page accessed July 13, 2026 lists $1,400 registration and $1,775 late registration. Because NCCAA labels fees “at time of publication,” verify the current page before paying.

Where do I schedule the NCCAA exam?

After eligibility and NCCAA registration, candidates use the “Book Testing Center Now” flow to connect to Pearson and choose an available appointment.

Where is my NCCAA receipt?

NCCAA’s application-process page says the receipt is stored in the secure account’s “Receipts and Results” area rather than sent by email.