CFA Exam Application Fee

CFA Institute has a refund policy for the CFA registration fee. However, the refund amount can depend on when the candidate withdraws the registration. If the withdrawal request is made before the early registration then it may be accepted. But even in this case, the processing fee will not be refunded. But, if the refund request is made after the early registration deadline, students may get a partial refund only. In this case, the standard registration window should still be open.

If the candidate withdraws the registration after the registration window has closed, then they will not be eligible to claim a refund of the CFA application fee. Students also have the option of requesting a deferral. 

Yes, there are additional fees beyond the application fee for the CFA exam. These fees include the one-time programme enrollment fee of USD 350 (approximately INR 28,574) and the exam registration fees, which vary depending on the level of the exam and the registration deadline.

The exam registration fees for the CFA exam are as follows:

• Early registration fee: USD 940 (approximately INR 77,193.83)
• Standard registration fee: USD 1,250 (approximately INR 1,02,651.38)
• Rescheduling fee: USD 250 (approximately INR 20,410)

The application fee for CFA exam can be paid online as well as offline. Candidates can pay the application fee using a credit card, Ali Pay or EMI through the Pay by Invoice option. Candidates must note that the CFA application fee can only be paid in US dollars. 

The registration fee for the CFA programme exam is USD 940 for early registration and USD 1,250 for standard registration. The one-time enrollment fee is USD 350. The CFA registration fee can be paid online through Credit cards, such as American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, JCB,   MasterCard, UnionPay, or Visa or offline through wire transfer, ACH, check money order, or postal order. Receipt of payment of the fees will be emailed to the candidates.

Now, the CFA candidates residing in India can also pay the CFA fee through EMIs. 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 programme (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 40 days before the close of registration. However, availability of EMI payment is subject to approval and documentation requirements of Eduvanz.