Fees & Financial Support

Fee and Payment Information

A nonrefundable $65 processing charge is required when you submit your application. However, your candidacy will not officially start until you submit a nonrefundable $500 initial fee, which will be applied to the $2,500 assessment fee. Once NBPTS receives your application processing charge and $500 initial fee payment, you will be sent a verification packet and portfolio materials.

Important Payment Information and Due Dates:

• Nonrefundable Application Processing Charge:  $65
  Due: At the time of application submission.
• Nonrefundable Initial Fee:  $500 (applied to the assessment fee) 
  Due: No later than December 31, 2009.
• Assessment Fee:  $2,500
  Due: No later than January 31, 2010
  - OR - 
  Due: No later than March 15, 2010, if you participate in the Extended Payment Plan 
• Other miscellaneous fees may apply. 

Learn more about financial details associated with certification.

Methods of Payment
NBPTS accepts a variety of methods of payment, by you and/or a third party. Find out how to submit your payment, as well as refund information.

Fee Assistance
Are you eligible for financial assistance? Find out if you qualify for one of the many federal, state or school district funding opportunities.

Scholarships
Take a look at the latest list of scholarships offered by generous corporations and organizations nationwide to see if one is right for you.