{"id":344,"date":"2025-02-02T16:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nutritionalpha.local\/?page_id=208"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:06:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:06:51","slug":"fees-and-test-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/fees-and-test-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Fees and Test Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nbnsc-themesection blue\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing-dates\">Testing dates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mark-your-calendar-for-the-next-cnsc-testing-period\">Mark your Calendar for the Next CNSC Testing Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spring-2025-dates\">Spring 2025 Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First day of the testing period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">April 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last day of the testing period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">May 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">March 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">March 26, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-2025-dates\">Fall 2025 Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First day of the testing period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">October 04, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last day of the testing period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">October 18, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">August 20, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon-calendar notopmargin\">September 3, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/NBNSC-Candidate-Handbook-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Candidate Handbook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications submitted during the late deadline period will incur a $50 late fee in addition to the standard application fee.&nbsp;Applications will not be accepted after this deadline, no exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-themesection white\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing-locations\">Testing locations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-a-testing-center-nearest-to-you\">Find a Testing Center Nearest to You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NBNSC offers computerized testing for its certification program.\u202f Domestic and international sites are available, with candidates selecting preferred testing locations after registering for the exam. NBNSC certification exams will be offered at Prometric testing centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NBNSC also gives candidates the option to test via a live remote proctored exam.&nbsp; Details about the live remote proctored option are available in the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/NBNSC-Candidate-Handbook-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candidate handbook<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp; \u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u202fIf you will require a special testing location, please refer to the\u202f PTC website for details.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special testing arrangements may be made for candidates with special needs. Please refer to the&nbsp;PTC Website for details.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing date on the Prometric site prior to receiving \u201cExamination Scheduling Authorization\u201d for the certification exam from PTC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prometric.com\/NBNSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Nearest Test Locations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ptcny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit PTC Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-highlight\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ptcny.com\/\">Professional Testing Corporation (PTC)<\/a> website for continued updates on testing centers impacted by COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-themesection teal\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing-fees\">Testing fees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cnsc-exam-application-rates\">CNSC Exam Application Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"nbnsc-backgroundtile\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Application fee for the Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-percentage\">\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <span>$360<\/span>\n    ASPEN Member\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span>$460 <\/span>\n    Non-ASPEN Member\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ptcny.com\/test-sponsors\/nbnsc\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <picture>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Calculator-Image_844x790.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 844px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 844\/790;\" \/>\n    <\/picture>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The reduced registration fee for ASPEN members is nontransferable between individuals or within departments\/institutions and is available only to those whose dues are paid in full at the time of exam registrations.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active members of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) may sit for the Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians at a rate that is $50 less than the non-ASPEN member rate.\u202f\u202fActive NOVA members, at the time of application submission should submit documentation of active NOVA membership with their application.\u202f\u202fActive NOVA members who are also ASPEN members may not combine the discounts, only one discounted application fee may be used, either the ASPEN member fee or the discount for NOVA members.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-344","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.6 (Yoast SEO v25.6) - 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