Applications must be postmarked on or before the deadline dates listed below.
CHES® Exam Schedule & Fees
April 2025 CHES® Examination Schedule
| April 23 - may 3, 2025 CHES® Exam | Nonstudent Fee | *Student Fee |
| Early Bird Registration: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024 | $280 | $230 |
| Regular Registration: 12/1/2024 - 1/31/2025 | $340 | $290 |
| Final (Late) Registration Deadline: 2/1/2025-2/28/2025 | $400 | $350 |
October 2025 CHES® Examination Schedule
Registration Open: May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
| October 16-25, 2025 CHES® Exam | Nonstudent Fee | *Student Fee |
| Early Bird Registration: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025 | $280 | $230 |
| Regular Registration: 6/1/2025-7/31/2025 | $340 | $290 |
| Final (Late) Registration Deadline: 8/1/2025-8/31/2025 | $400 | $350 |
Fees posted include a $100 nonrefundable processing fee for those who do not meet the eligibility requirements or choose to withdraw from the exam.
*Student fee is used ONLY if you are a currently taking or enrolled in 9 or more semester credits (12 or more quarter hours) at the time you apply for the exam. (Graduate or Undergraduate).
*Student rates also apply with documentation of your full-time status as defined by your institution.