Step 3: Schedule

ABA Full Examination (Part 1 and Part 2):    $400
ABA Partial Examination (Part 1 or Part 2):   $250 
ATA Examination:                                           $250
ATP Examination:                                           $250
ARA Examination                                           $250

• A $50 rescheduling fee will be charged to change an exam date once scheduled and all no-shows forfeit exam registration fees.

• Registrations received after the exam window has opened will incur a  $50 late registration fee. 

Please note that these fees are for the exams only. There is a separate $50 credential activation fee, $20 certificate fee and annual ACAT renewal fees to maintain earned ACAT credentials. More details on annual renewal fees can be found here.

ACAT computer-based exams are offered at Scantron Testing Centers across North America twice a year. 

Once your registration is processed, you will receive a Notice to Schedule/Eligibility email from Scantron that provides instructions to submit a scheduling request (such notices are sent no earlier than 45 days prior to the testing window). Once you submit your scheduling request, you will receive your Confirmation Notice from Scantron via email. This information will include your exam date and time reservation; the address and driving directions to the chosen testing site as well as instructions regarding arrival time; what to bring and not to bring; the rescheduling policy; a link to a generic sample test that demonstrates Scantron’s online testing software, PASS, and other important information. 

If you are scheduling your exam after the registration deadline, there is a $50 late fee and there may be limited testing availability.

You may reschedule or cancel your testing appointment up to four (4) business days in advance of your testing appointment. Reschedule/cancellation requests are not accepted within four (4) business days of your scheduled testing appointment. A $50 fee will apply; the fee must be paid online at the time of the request. In the event of a "no show", the candidate will forfeit the full exam fee.