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What the FNP-C costs, application to renewal
Facts read from aanpcert.org and 2 more · last checked Nov 7, 2026
In November 2026 the board charges $315, or $240 with AANP membership. Each retake is billed at the same full fee, and renewal every 5 years has a fee of its own.
Practice questions
60 questions written to the FNP-C outline; each choice is explained once you pick.
Start the FNP-C practice testExam rules and dates- Questions
- 150135 scored
- Time
- 3 h
- Cut score
- Pass/fail cut score
- Exam fee
- $315
- Pass rate
- 81% (2025)
- Valid for
- 5 years
Figure 1.Test content outline: 135 scored questions, one mark each
2024 blueprint · checked Nov 7, 2026- I. Assess43 Q · 32%
- II. Diagnose36 Q · 27%
- III. Plan36 Q · 27%
- IV. Evaluate20 Q · 15%
NPCB charges, sourced
sources [1]–[5]| Fact | Value | Source | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | $315, or $240 for AANP membersAANP members (AAENP members for the ENP exam) get $75 off. A retake costs the same. | NPCB [1] | |
| Discount membership | AANP membership (AAENP membership for the ENP exam); NPCB does not print the duesdues are set by AANP, check before joining (read Nov 7, 2026) | NPCB · AANP membership dues (aanp.org) [2][3] | |
| Other charges | Rescheduling 5–29 days before the test costs $50 (Prometric); later changes, no-shows and arrivals over 30 minutes late forfeit the feeRescheduling 30 or more days ahead is free. Withdrawal before scheduling refunds the fee minus $120. Primary-source verification for employers costs $50; state boards are not charged. | NPCB [2] | |
| Retesting | Reapply after the official score; up to 3 attempts per calendar year, each at the full feeThe third attempt was added in January 2026; other NPCB exams allow 2. The 2026 handbook sets no CE requirement, but one answer in NPCB’s FAQ still asks for 15 CE hours before a retest; confirm in your score letter. | NPCB [2][4] | |
| Board’s own practice test | NPCB practice exam: $50, 50 questions in 60 minutes, scored as a percentageNPCB sells 7 FNP practice forms; each purchase allows one attempt, and NPCB says the score does not predict a pass on the real exam. | NPCB [5] | |
| Renewal fee | $195, or $120 for AANP members; renewing by exam costs $315 or $240 | NPCB [1] |
Every charge on the FNP-C path
- Exam fee: $315, or $240 for AANP members, paid with the application.
- AANP membership: needed only for the lower fee. The board does not print the dues; AANP sets them, so check its membership page before joining.
- Moving your appointment: free well ahead of the date, a $50 late reschedule closer in, and the whole fee if you change at the last minute or do not show up.
- Withdrawing: possible before you schedule, with a processing charge kept from the refund (see the table).
- Another attempt: you apply again and pay in full, up to 3 per calendar year.
- Board practice exams (optional): the board's $50 practice exam.
- Renewal: $195, or $120 for members, every 5 years; renewing by exam costs the exam fee again.
Three totals worth working out
- First attempt, no membership: $315.
- First attempt as a member: $240 plus dues. Membership pays off on the exam alone when the dues cost less than the gap between the two prices; the same gap comes back at renewal. At AANP's posted dues as of November 2026 ($55 a year for students, $153 for NP members), student membership costs less than the exam discount and full NP membership costs more.
- A bad year: retakes are not discounted, so the worst case is a full fee for every attempt the calendar year allows, before you count any practice exams.
Whether you reach the retake line depends partly on the pass rate; 81% of 2025 first-time candidates passed, with the figures by year on pass rates.
How other NP boards price their exams
PNCB charges one price for the CPNP-PC with no member tier, $407 (CPNP-PC cost). ANCC ties its discounts to several associations (ANCC NP certification), and the board's other exams use the same fee structure as this one (its other certifications).
Before you budget for a retake
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The rest of the FNP-C pages
- FNP-CThe exam people call the AANP exam: format, fees, blueprint, systems
- FNP-C practice test60 questions in blueprint proportions, every option explained
- FNP-C exam factsEligibility, applying, Prometric scheduling, format, results, retakes
- FNP-C passing score and pass ratesFirst-time pass rates 2024–2025, the 2023 figure, DNP vs MSN, scoring
- FNP-C study guideReview order by the 2024 weights, guideline editions, books, traps
Fees and refunds, quick answers
Is a second attempt discounted?
No. A second or third attempt costs what the first did, $315 or $240 with membership (November 2026 prices).
Is AANP membership worth it just for the exam?
Only if the dues are smaller than the member discount. If you plan to renew by hours and CE, the member discount applies a second time.
What is refunded if I withdraw before testing?
Part of the fee, and only before you schedule while your window is open; a $120 processing fee is kept. After you book, late changes and no-shows lose the fee.
Sources
all read Nov 7, 2026- [1]NPCB: Certify, application fees aanpcert.org read Nov 7, 2026
- [2]NPCB: Certification FAQ aanpcert.org read Nov 7, 2026
- [3]AANP membership dues (aanp.org) aanp.org read Nov 7, 2026
- [4]NPCB: FNP Candidate Handbook, June 4, 2026 (PDF), pp. 1, 3, 6–10, 14–17 aanpcert.org read Nov 7, 2026
- [5]NPCB: Practice exams aanpcert.org read Nov 7, 2026