Registration fees will change for all 2026 exams, beginning with the February 2026 CFA Program exam. See details here.
CFA exam dates & fees
CFA Program exams are administered four times a year, at over 400 testing centers around the world in most major cities. You're allowed to take the CFA exam a maximum of twice each calendar year but not in consecutive windows or windows that are six months or less apart.
Use the interactive tool below to see upcoming CFA exam dates by level, as well as the latest CFA exam fees.
Register now before 2026 exam price changes take effect.
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Registration Window:
8 Aug 2024 - 6 Feb 2025
Exam Registration Fee:
EARLY
USD 990
STANDARD
USD 1,290
One-time Enrollment Fee:
USD 350
The CFA exam fees displayed do not include local taxes. If we need to collect such taxes, they will be added during the payment process. Please refer to our Tax Policy for more information.
The one-time enrollment fee of USD 350 is charged when you first enroll for the Level I exam; it is not charged for subsequent exams (Level II and Level III) or exam retakes.
For information about where you can take your exams, please view the available test center locations.
Download the 2025 CFA Program Dates Schedule. All deadlines are 11:59PM ET.
CFA exam rescheduling fee
A USD 250 rescheduling fee will apply if you need to reschedule your exam appointment within your exam window.
Scholarships
We want to empower more people to advance their careers and reach the highest standards of professional excellence. Our scholarships help us achieve that by making the CFA charter more accessible.
Frequently asked questions
- Credential - 3 levels / 3 exams
- Advanced level
- 300 hours per level
- Self-paced online learning
- Learning materials included
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