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USD 130 to PSI per attempt and a USD 65 NASCLA application fee per approval window. Transcripts are USD 45 per state, and the approved reference books are usually the largest cost.
USD 130 to PSI, USD 65 to NASCLA. Then the books.
The published fees
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| PSI examination fee | USD 130 | Every attempt |
| NASCLA application fee | USD 65 | Every approval window |
| State transcript | USD 45 | Per state applied to |
The application fee covers a twelve-month window allowing up to three attempts. The examination fee is per sitting.
The books
Around two dozen approved references, bought from their publishers. A full set commonly runs into four figures.
That estimate is ours and it varies with which editions are current and whether you buy new. It is usually the largest single line on the bill.
They are the same references you use running commercial projects. Unlike a prep course, the set has a working life beyond the exam, which changes how the spend should be judged.
Optional costs
Prep courses, seminars and pre-tabbed book packages all exist across a wide price range. None is required and none substitutes for having the books.
The realistic total
Commonly between USD 900 and USD 2,500 from nothing to a pass, driven mostly by what you spend on books and preparation.
That range is ours. The three fee figures are published.
Common questions
How much is the NASCLA exam?
USD 130 to PSI per attempt plus a USD 65 NASCLA application fee per approval window.
What do the books cost?
A full set of around two dozen approved references commonly runs into four figures. That is our estimate of the market.
How much is a transcript?
USD 45 per state.
What is the total?
Commonly USD 900 to USD 2,500 including books and preparation. That range is ours.
Are the books wasted afterwards?
No. They are the references you use running commercial projects.