There are two options with regard to fees:

1. If the applicant believes he/she already has the minimum 300 points standard under the certification point system without needing to take an exam, the individual should complete the official APPLICATION FORM, and submit it to GFOA, along with a fee of $95, all appropriate documentation, and resume.


2. If the applicant does NOT meet the 300 points standard at present, the individual is required initially to pay only for those exams that are needed to accumulate 300 points. The fee for each examination is $75. To apply for an exam or exams, the individual should complete the EXAM APPLICATION FORM. Upon completion of the exam(s) and attainment of 300 points, the applicant will be asked to remit $95 to cover the certification fee.

The aforementioned fees do not include the cost of all supplementary textbooks or other materials which, as stated previously, may be obtained from GFOA of the United States and Canada.

The fees do include:

1. The study guide, including study questions and recommended readings
2. A glossary of terms and definitions
3. Admission to the examination(s); and
4. Certification of successful completion of the study program in that subject