Refundable Fees
PTCB will refund your Application and/or Exam Fee in the original form of payment minus a $50 administrative fee when:
- You withdraw your CPhT or CSPT application through your PTCB Account within your exam authorization period.
- Your application was denied for failure to meet eligibility requirements.
| If you withdraw your application: | You will be refunded: |
| CPhT | $79 of your original $129 application and exam fee |
| CSPT | $99 of your original $149 exam fee |
| If your application is denied: | You will be refunded: |
| CPhT | $79 of your original $129 application and exam fee |
| CSPT | $99 of your original $149 exam fee |
Nonrefundable fees include:
- Exam Authorization Extension ($20)
- CSPT Application ($50)
- Assessment-Based Certificate Programs ($89)
- PTCE Practice Bank® ($65)
- Pre-PTCE® ($29)
- Renewal Fees
Refund Processing
Refunds are issued in the original form of payment. Once processed by PTCB, refunded fees by credit card are typically available within 3-5 business days.