Fees & PaymentBreakdown of Licensure & Registration Costs
Candidates will need a valid VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit, debit or prepaid card to complete registration. The name shown on the card, the card number and the expiration date must be provided.
If candidates have not received confirmation of their NCLEX registration within two days of submitting a registration, candidates should contact Pearson VUE Candidate Services to check the status of their registration. Candidate should not submit another NCLEX registration and fee before contacting this service. If candidates decide to submit an additional NCLEX registration, candidates should first stop payment on the original payment submitted.
| Fee | Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure | Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration | Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee
Registration Fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure
$200 USD |
Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration
$360 CAD |
Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure
$200 USD |
| Fee
Additional International Scheduling fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure
$150 USD |
Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration
$150 CAD |
Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure
$150 USD |
| Fee
Change nursing regulatory body after registration fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure
$50 USD |
Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration
$50 CAD |
Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure
Not Applicable |
| Fee
Change exam type (RN/PN) after registration fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure
$50 USD |
Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable |
Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure
Not Applicable |
| Fee
Change exam language (English/French) after registration fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure
Not Applicable |
Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration
$50 CAD |
Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure
Not Applicable |
| Fee
Licensure/Registration Fee |
Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure | Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration | Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure |
For additional information regarding NCLEX test centers, please visit Testing Locations section.
Refund Policy
There will be no refund of registration fees for any reason, including but not limited to:
Duplicate Registrations (candidates cannot have more than one active registration for the same exam)
Failure to reschedule and/or cancel an exam appointment outside of 24 business hours
Failure to appear for an exam appointment
There will be no refund of the international scheduling fee for any reason.
Qualified Veterans Reimbursement Program
As part of the ongoing effort to participate in programs aimed at assisting potential nurse licensure candidates, the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN have been added to the qualified list of non-federal government licensure/certification examinations by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The inclusion of the NCLEX allows for eligible veterans and their dependents (as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs) to be reimbursed for the cost of test(s) given to qualify an individual for a vocational license or certificate.
Veterans Reimbursement Specifications
Currently, qualifying veteran candidates have no limit as to the number of times the exam can be taken. Veteran reimbursement is not available to candidates seeking licensure/registration in Canada and Australia.
How to Request Reimbursement
VA Form 22-0803 must accompany initial reimbursement requests. The request is sent directly to the candidate’s local Department of Veterans Affairs office.
Visit the Department of Veteran Affairs website for more information and to download reimbursement forms.
Required Information
Every time a candidate applies for reimbursement they must also include:
- Test results
- Test name
- Exam date
- Name and address of the nursing regulatory body that will issue licensure
- Cost of the exam