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Certification Examination Fees

Initial Certification Fee:
  • $250.00 for SAWA members
  • $500.00 for Non-members*
  • $75.00 for Returning Test Takers (Non-members and members)**

Recertification or certification renewal fee:
  • $195.00 for SAWA members
  • $295.00 for Non-members


Cancellation Deadline

Candidates who wish to cancel their examination registration and request a refund must notify CPS/SAWA in writing at least 30 days prior to the examination date. Telephone/e-mail cancellation requests are not accepted. Written requests must be postmarked by the cancellation deadline. Please note that CPS/SAWA will review the cancellation/refund request and notify the applicant in writing within two weeks of receiving the request of the final determination. Please mail cancellation/refund requests to:

CPS HR Consulting
Attn: SAWA Certification Program
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

* For more information regarding SAWA membership, please visit www.sawanetwork.org.
** Returning Test Takers are considered those individuals who have been qualified for and successfully sat for the SAWA Certification Program examination during previous offerings.
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