Fee Assistance
Are You Eligible for Financial Assistance?
Several federal, state or school district funds have been created to help offset the cost of the $2,500 fee. Support may also be available through the National Board Scholarship Program.To begin exploring your options, visit the State & Local Information page and select your state to see funding that is available in your state.
Special low-interest loans are available to members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and members of the National Education Association (NEA).
Financial Assistance for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse eligible veterans up to $2,000 for National Board Certification assessment fees. The VA will also reimburse a portion of retake fees if candidates do not achieve certification on the first attempt.To receive this benefit, veterans must be eligible for the VA’s Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty, the Veterans Educational Assistance Program or Dependents’ Education Assistance programs. The VA will provide reimbursement once a candidate submits an application for reimbursement along with a copy of his or her score report and a receipt showing the amount paid for the exam. Candidates who received scores starting November 2003 are eligible to apply.
For additional information, download the application for VA benefits, or call 1-888-GI-BILL-1.