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CFA Access Scholarship and funding options

Match the Access Scholarship window to your intended exam, check eligibility, and submit truthful information from a computer.

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Levels I and II

May 2027 application

Opens
12 Aug 2026
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Decision
25 Sep 2026

Dates are a checked snapshot, not a live application status. Verify the window before acting. Selection is based in part on financial need and is not guaranteed.

Before I apply

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What to do next

  1. ACTION 01

    Check eligibility before applying

    You must meet CFA Program enrollment requirements. Current registration, an active scholarship, employer financial assistance or duplicate applications can make you ineligible.

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  2. ACTION 02

    Apply for the intended cycle

    An Access Scholarship is valid for one exam cycle. Use the official application on a computer and wait for the decision before relying on the reduced fee.

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  3. ACTION 03

    Use the award correctly

    Awards issued from 4 March 2026 reduce the Premium Registration Package to USD 400 plus applicable tax. Failure to register, schedule or appear can affect future eligibility.

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Sources

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