Exam and Retake Fees

The CST exam is offered in both Paper and Online formats. Paper exams may be taken at anytime. Online exams may be taken any weekday and the second Saturday of each month.  A CST Flipchart is included with your exam fee.  You will receive the day of the exam.

Fees to take the CST exam

$120.00 Student, Active Military and Veterans
$180.00 Examinee

If you have a group of 10 or more or a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) please contact NSPS for pricing 240-439-4615, ext. 14.

Retake Fees to take the CST exam

If an applicant fails an examination, the application will be retained for one year after the test date. Applicants who re-test at the same level within that year will be assessed the following fee:

$100.00 Student, Veteran or Active Military

$150.00 Examinee