CFA Institute Student discount

Other Ways To Save Money

CFA Institute Access Scholarship

The most substantial way to cut the cost of the CFA program is by applying for the official Access Scholarship. This need-based financial aid program is designed for individuals who are unable to afford the full program fees.

If your application is approved, the standard program enrollment fee (normally $350) is completely waived, and the exam registration fee is drastically slashed from the standard rate down to just $300. This single scholarship can save you well over $900 per exam level.

Early Bird Window

If you are paying out of pocket and do not qualify for a scholarship, timing your registration is critical. The CFA Institute utilizes a two-tier pricing structure for every exam window: Early Registration and Standard Registration.

Registering during the Early Bird window typically costs $1,050, whereas waiting until the Standard Registration deadline pushes the price up to $1,350. Missing the early deadline costs you an extra $300 in unnecessary late fees for the same exam.