The Access Scholarship application window for the 2026 CFA exams is open now. The CFA exam registration fee is down to USD 400 (or USD 600 for Student Scholarship).
The strict work experience requirement for CFA charterholders is 4,000 hrs of qualified investment-related work experience gathered in at least 36 months.
CFA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To register for the level 1 exam, you must first meet the CFA exam requirements regarding education and/or work experience.