Exam Fee Schedule
- If the Individual is registering as a first-time Candidate for the Level I exam during the standard registration window, the Individual shall pay a fee of US$1,795. This fee is comprised of a US$400 program enrollment fee and a US$1,395 exam registration fee.
- If the Individual has passed the Level I exam and is registering as a first-time Candidate for the Level II exam during the standard registration window, the Individual shall pay an exam registration fee of US$1,395.
- If the Individual is registering as a first-time Candidate for the Level II exam through the CAIA Stackable Credential Program, the Individual shall pay a fee of US$1,795. This fee is comprised of a one-time US$400 program enrollment fee and a US$1,395 exam registration fee.
- The CAIA Association (“CAIA”) offers a US$400 discount on first-time exam registration fees for Candidates who register during the early registration period.
- CAIA offers a 25% discount on first-time exam registration fees to employees of AIMA member companies and a 10% discount to members of partnering industry associations. The Individual must confirm AIMA or other industry association membership to be eligible for the discount. Please see the CAIA Association Partners page for a complete list of applicable associations. Association Partner discounts may not be combined.
- If the Individual is registering to retake the Level I or II exam (regardless of whether the Individual failed the exam, failed to schedule an exam appointment during a previous cycle, or scheduled an exam appointment but did not appear for their exam appointment), the Individual shall pay an exam retake fee of US$795. Discounts are not applicable.
Payment of the program enrollment and exam registration fees is due at the time of registration. All fees must be paid in full by a single party. Partial, split, or multi-party payments are not accepted.
Exam Registration Refund Policy
- The one-time program enrollment fee in the amount of US$400 is non-refundable. CAIA will grant refunds of exam registration fees, net of any applicable fees if refunded via bank wire, only if the individual cancels the registration within 14 calendar days of the date of purchase. To cancel a registration and apply for a refund of the exam registration fee, the Individual must email CAIA at candidate@caia.org. Exam registrations cannot be transferred to other individuals. Refund processing will result in deactivation of your CAIA Digital Curriculum access.
- Due to fluctuating exchange rates outside of our control, CAIA cannot guarantee the exact amount paid to CAIA will be the amount returned in currency other than US currency.
- Exam registration is exam-specific and not open-ended. By registering for a single exam, you have committed yourself to a date-and time-specific exam and you may not postpone from one testing period to another, i.e., you cannot change your March exam registration to September.
- If you are unable to sit for the exam for which you are currently registered, or if you do not pass, you automatically become eligible to retake the same level exam during any future exam session for a flat retake fee.
- Exam seat reservation in the allotted exam window is the responsibility of the Candidate. Failure to reserve an exam seat with our test provider does not result in a refund. Both test centers and online appointments have limited capacity, and appointment availability varies widely. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- In no event will exam registration or exam retake fees be refunded after the Individual has taken the relevant exam.
- Exam registrations cannot be transferred to other individuals.
The Candidate is responsible for all use, activities and charges associated with or arising from registration and use of the Website and the services provided on the Website, including any unauthorized charges or use under the individual’s registration, username and/or password. If the Individual pays CAIA by credit card or other payment instrument or allows CAIA to withdraw funds from an account designated by the Individual ("the Individual’s account") and we do not obtain full payment, the Individual agrees to pay all amounts due upon demand. Each time the Individual uses the Website they reaffirm their authorization for CAIA to charge or withdraw funds from the Individual’s account. The Individual will be liable for attorneys' and collection fees if CAIA must collect any unpaid amounts the Individual owes us.
Fee Changes
CAIA reserves the right, at any time and from time to time, to change CAIA Program enrollment fees, exam registration and retake fees, Membership dues, indices, and billing methods. CAIA will notify Candidates and Members of these changes in advance, and if any of these changes are not acceptable, the Individual may terminate their registration.
Pay by Wire or ACH Instructions
To pay by bank wire transfer:
If you are a CAIA Candidate, wire transfer instructions can be found on the invoice in the Individual’s CAIA.org user profile. Questions or concerns should be addressed to candidate@caia.org.
Please be sure to include the CAIA Candidate name and invoice number in the wire memo.
If you are a CAIA Member and want to pay by wire, please contact member@caia.org for an invoice.
To pay by eCheck, Automatic Clearing House (ACH)
Individuals with a U.S. bank account may choose the option to pay by eCheck during checkout.
Individuals selecting eCheck will need to enter the account holder’s name, account type, account number, and routing number during checkout when registering for your exam or joining/renewing Membership.
CAIA Candidate questions or concerns should be addressed to candidate@caia.org, and CAIA Members questions or concerns should be addressed to member@caia.org.