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| If your application is withdrawn or denied: | You will be refunded: |
| CPhT | $79 of your original $129 application and exam fee |
| CSPT |
Initial Application: $99 of your original $199 ($50 nonrefundable application fee* and $149 exam fee) Retake Exam: $99 of your $149 exam fee |
| CPTEd |
PTEC members Non-PTEC members *The one-time fee is required per one-year Candidacy Eligibility Window. **The $50 application fee is waived for PTEC members through April 15, 2025. |
- Exam Authorization Extension ($20)
- CSPT Application ($50)
- CPTEd Application ($50 for PTEC members and $99 for non-PTEC members)
- 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.
If your card is lost or stolen, please contact your financial institution immediately to report it. Typically, your bank will block your old card and issue a new one. Your account will remain active, allowing you to continue using it for transactions, including to receive refunds.
Unfamiliar Charges
If you believe you may be a victim of identity or financial fraud, please reach out to your financial institution for your next steps.