2026–2030 NBHWC Content Outline
NBHWC Board Exam Cost and Application Fees
NBHWC lists a $100 nonrefundable application fee and a $400 exam fee. Check the amount in myNBME and review the fee policy for your window before paying.
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What does it cost to register?
The $100 application component is nonrefundable. The $400 exam component can be refundable in circumstances listed by the issuer, including ineligibility or a qualifying cancellation. Check the total shown in myNBME before you pay. The packet lists online payment by credit card before document submission.
If you need the optional coaching-log extension, the board lists a separate, nonrefundable $65 fee. Register for the exam before paying for the extension. Save the training and education documents by the application deadline and submit after uploading the completed log. The accommodation deadline still applies.
What if you need to change or cancel?
Use Prometric and your appointment confirmation to check whether you can move a seat within the same window and what it will cost. Registration cannot transfer to a later window. If you need to withdraw entirely, check the issuer’s refund policy and the deadline for your sitting before acting.
If you have booked a seat and plan to request a refund, cancel the appointment with Prometric and separately request application cancellation through myNBME. Save both confirmations. For another attempt, check the board’s retake limit and reapply at the full applicable fee in a future window.
Study resources for this exam
Use the issuer’s current candidate materials for the exam rules. TestCertify provides free guides and a sample ZIP, plus an optional independent prep kit.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of the fee is nonrefundable?
NBHWC lists the $100 application fee as nonrefundable. The $400 exam fee has separate refund rules.
Does a coaching-log extension cost extra?
Yes. Check NBHWC’s extension instructions and current charge before paying.
Does cancelling my Prometric seat request a refund?
If you want a refund, follow the separate application-cancellation steps in myNBME and confirm the applicable deadline.