Examination Withdrawal Policy

A current schedule of the fees charged by the NEB is found here.

Initial Application Fee

  • The initial application fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • All candidates applying to register with the NEB must pay the initial application fee of $780.00. More info here: NEB Renewal Policy
  • This fee must be paid in full at the time of the submission of the registration form.
  • It covers the first three years of a candidate’s seven-year cycle, from the date of application.

Renewal Fees

  • Renewal fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • In order to remain registered in the NEB process, after the first three years, and to be able to register for a NEB exam, candidates must pay a renewal fee of $520.00 every two years. More info here: NEB Renewal Policy

BCSE Fees

  • BCSE exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

NAVLE Fees

  • NAVLE exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • If you do not take the examination during the testing window for which you were approved, you must submit a new application and pay the full fee to take the NAVLE during a subsequent window.
  • If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from taking the NAVLE once you have submitted your application and paid your fee, contact the NEB office (neb-bne@cvma-acmv.org) for guidance.

PSA Fees

  • PSA exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • A candidate, who has registered for the PSA wait list, must accept one of the three exam seats offered. Failure to accept one of the three seats offered will result in being removed from the PSA wait list and forfeiting the exam fees.
  • PSA exam fees cannot be refunded if the candidate fails to receive a visa or other required travel documentation to allow travel to the exam site. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all documents permitting travel are in place prior to submitting any non-refundable/non-transferable fee.
  • A candidate who withdraws from a confirmed PSA session due to emergencies or unforeseen situations (such as a medical condition pertaining to the candidate or a death in the immediate family) may do so without the expectation of a refund. If given sufficient notice, the NEB will try to fill that vacated PSA seat. If the vacated PSA seat is filled by another candidate from the PSA wait list, the NEB will move the candidate back to the wait list. Such request must be supported by documentation from a doctor or other appropriate authority.

CPE Fees

  • CPE exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • CPE exam fees cannot be refunded if the candidate fails to receive a visa or other required travel documentation to allow travel to the exam site. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all documents permitting travel are in place prior to submitting any non-refundable/non-transferable fee.
  • Full CPE wait list:
    • Candidates are required to pay 50% of the full CPE exam fees when registering for the full CPE wait list.
    • Candidates on the wait list must accept the first CPE seat offered to them. Failure to do so will result in being removed from the CPE wait list and being charged a $250 administrative fee.
    • The NEB will contact waitlisted candidates to offer a seat at least 8 weeks prior to the scheduled exam.
    • The remaining 50% of the CPE fee is due 45 days prior to scheduled exam.
  • CPE retake wait list:
    • Candidates are required to pay the full fees of each retake session when registering for the retake wait list.
    • Candidates must accept one of the three retakes offered. Failure to do so will necessitate the candidate retaking the entire CPE.
  • In the event that a candidate withdraws from the CPE during an exam session due to illness or a death, serious injury or illness of a close family member, the candidate must immediately notify the CPE Head Examiner at the exam site and the NEB of the withdrawal. The candidate must provide supporting documentation to the NEB within seven days. At the next available opportunity, the candidate will be required to take those sections that were not completed and repeat any other sections that were taken and failed during the exam session from which they withdrew. Nevertheless, the NEB will review such occurrences on a case-by-case basis. Furthermore, in order to appear for the incomplete and failed sections, the candidate will be required to pay the existing fee charged to repeat a CPE section multiplied by the number of sections to be taken. However, the total is not to exceed the fee to take the CPE in full.

Please note that if the payment method selected by you results in a dishonor or a later dispute as to the validity of the payment for any NEB services, your NEB registration may be suspended and your exam scores may be withheld pending resolution of the dishonor or dispute and the payment of additional fees by you arising from such dishonor or dispute.