CFA Exam Dates & Schedule - Registration Fees and Deadlines (2024)

When planning your upcoming CFA exams, make sure to note the following important dates:

• Registration (early and standard)
• Scheduling window
• Rescheduling deadline
• Exam dates

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CFA Level I dates, including CFA Level 1 registration, early registration, scheduling, and rescheduling windows, are as follows:

To register for the CFA exam, you must complete the following 2 steps:

1. Once registration opens, you can enroll in the CFA exam through the CFA website. Make sure to note the CFA registration and early registration deadlines.
2. Schedule your exam at your preferred testing center. If you need to reschedule, make sure to do so before the scheduling deadline. There is a $250 fee to change your scheduled appointment.

Note: Due to the pandemic, some test centers reached maximum capacity before registration closed. The CFA Institute is working to add appointments and to assist candidates in affected areas. We recommend you register as soon as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.

CFA exam costs can be broken down into 3 types of fees:

1. One-time enrollment fee: A one-time program fee assessed during registration.
2. Registration fee: The cost of the exam varies by when you register. Early birds get a better rate. See costs below.
3. Rescheduling fee: This fee covers the cost of rescheduling an exam appointment.

CFA Exam Fees:

Registration Price Increase for 2023

Effective for February 2023 exams, prices will increase from $700 USD to $900 USD for early registration and from $1,000 USD to $1,200 USD for standard registration.

• One-time enrollment fee—USD 450
• Early registration fee—USD 700
• Standard registration fee—USD 1,000
• Rescheduling fee—USD 250

Read more about CFA Exam fees in our helpful resource.

Future CFA Exam Months – 2023

Feb 14-20 2023May 10 2022May 10 2022August 9 2022Sept 17 2022Nov 8 2022Nov 16 2022Jan 13 2023

The CFA exam is extremely difficult, but the payoff of a CFA charter is highly beneficial for your finance career. To prepare, the CFA Institute recommends at least 300 hours of studying the material for each exam level.

This estimate may vary for you depending on your level of knowledge and expertise. Helpful resources include:

• CFA program curriculum
• CFA Institute online mock exams
• Study groups
• Preparation programs

While you can take the exams as many times as you need, the prep time and additional fees add up fast. To help you succeed, we’ve created CFA study materials for each exam.