Review examination fees, payment instructions, scheduling requirements, rescheduling rules, and candidate responsibilities before requesting examination access.
GAOCPC examination fees support exam administration, candidate review, scoring, examination record maintenance, and certification processing. Fees should be paid only after the candidate has submitted a certification application or has been directed by GAOCPC to proceed with examination scheduling.
Fees may vary depending on certification level, review requirements, and whether an examination must be rescheduled or reviewed.
Initial certification application review and candidate eligibility processing.
Exam access, assessment administration, scoring, and examination record handling.
May apply when a candidate requests a change after scheduling confirmation.
Use the table below as the published fee structure. Adjust the dollar amounts if GAOCPC changes its official fee policy.
| Fee Type | Description | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification Application Fee | Initial review of candidate application and supporting documents. | Set by GAOCPC | Required before examination approval. |
| Certification Examination Fee | Access to the approved certification examination. | Set by GAOCPC | Must be paid before exam access is released. |
| Retake Examination Fee | Applies when a candidate is authorized to retake an examination. | Set by GAOCPC | Retake approval may be required. |
| Rescheduling Fee | Applies to late schedule changes or missed appointments. | Set by GAOCPC | May be waived for approved emergency situations. |
| Appeal Review Fee | Administrative fee for formal examination appeal review, if applicable. | Set by GAOCPC | Appeals must follow the official appeal process. |
| Credential Verification / Record Update | Administrative processing for credential record review or update. | Set by GAOCPC | May apply after certification approval. |
Candidates should not request examination access until application review and payment instructions have been completed.
Submit the certification application and required supporting documents.
Pay the applicable examination or certification fee as instructed by GAOCPC.
Approved candidates receive access instructions or scheduling confirmation.
Complete the examination independently within the approved time period.
GAOCPC reviews submitted responses according to competency standards.
Results or next steps are communicated after examination review is complete.
Payment of an examination fee does not guarantee certification. Certification approval remains subject to application review, examination performance, ethics screening, competency assessment, and final credential approval by GAOCPC.
Review the handbook and question blueprint before requesting examination access.
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