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How much does the CCMA exam cost in 2026?

The CCMA exam application is $169 in the NHA store as of October 2026. Each retake costs the full exam price again, and the certification must be renewed every 2 years with 10 continuing education credits and a fee.

Updated October 2026
$169
CCMA exam applicationNHA store, October 2026
Full feeon every retake
30 dayswait to retake
2 yearsrenewal cycle

CCMA costs at a glance

Exam application
$169 (NHA store)
Retake
Full exam price each attempt, after a 30 day wait
Renewal
Every 2 years: 10 CE credits plus a recertification fee
Late renewal
1 month grace period; reinstatement possible within 1 year
Prices change and schools sometimes pay the fee for their students. Check the NHA store before you apply.

The expensive part: retakes

According to the NHA Candidate Handbook, every retake is charged at the full exam price. You also wait at least 30 days between attempts, and after a third failed attempt you wait a full year. In 2024, 81.38% of CCMA exams ended in a pass, which also means roughly 1 in 5 attempts paid for an exam that didn't pass.

The cheapest CCMA is the one you pass the first time.

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Renewal costs

The CCMA renews every 2 years. You need 10 continuing education credits (2 hours of education equals 1 credit) and a recertification fee. There is a one month grace period, and an expired certification can be reinstated within one year.

CCMA FAQ

How much is the CCMA exam?

$169 for the exam application in the NHA store as of October 2026.

How much does it cost to retake the CCMA?

The full exam price, every attempt, after a 30 day wait.

Does my school pay for the CCMA?

Some schools include the exam in their program. Ask your school before you buy the application yourself.

How often do you renew the CCMA?

Every 2 years, with 10 continuing education credits and a recertification fee.

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More CCMA guides

Sources
  1. NHA Store: CCMA exam application
  2. NHA Candidate Handbook
  3. NHA annual pass rates 2024 (revised 1/8/25)

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