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Enrollment and Registration Fees

The registration fee for the CFA Program exam is USD 900 for early registration and USD 1,200 for standard registration. The one-time enrollment fee is USD 350.

Due to social distancing requirements around the globe, we are experiencing capacity constraints in several test areas for upcoming exams. Please check our CFA Exam Updates page for the most current information to aid your registration process.

New payment option available for candidates residing in India: CFA Institute has partnered with education loan provider Eduvanz to offer EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) option for candidates who are interested in registering for the CFA Program (interest rate to be applied). This EMI payment option can only be availed by applicants residing in India, using the “Pay by Invoice” option during the checkout process, and submitting the invoice along with the EMI payment method*. The “Pay by invoice” option is available up to 45 days before the close of registration. Click here to learn more.

*Availability of EMI payment is subject to approval and documentation requirements of Eduvanz.

Residents of certain countries are not able to register for the CFA exam. Review the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Policy to check whether there are any sanctions on your country.

CFA Institute reserves the right to prematurely close registration and scheduling dates as conditions warrant.

Disclaimer: The EMI option does not constitute any financial or investment advice by CFA Institute, or any provision of any financial or brokerage services by CFA Institute. Eduvanz is an independent third-party education loan provider which is neither related to nor an agent of CFA Institute, and CFA Institute shall not be liable for any acts or omissions of Eduvanz. Once the applicants successfully avail of the EMI option, all EMI payments (and any refund of fees) will be solely as per terms of documentation between the applicants and Eduvanz, and CFA Institute shall neither be a party to such documentation nor be liable for or in respect of any EMI payments, refunds, or defaults in any manner whatsoever.