CIA exam cost: $990 for IIA members, $1,515 for nonmembers
The CIA costs an application fee plus an exam fee for each of the three parts. For IIA members that’s $120 plus $310, $280 and $280, or $990 in total; for nonmembers it’s $240 plus $445, $415 and $415, or $1,515. Testing online adds a $115 convenience fee per exam, and students get reduced fees.
Source: The IIA’s certification pricing page, checked October 11, 2026. Fees may differ through local IIA affiliates outside North America. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
All CIA fees
| Fee | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
| CIA application | $120 | $240 |
| Part 1 exam | $310 | $445 |
| Part 2 exam | $280 | $415 |
| Part 3 exam | $280 | $415 |
| Challenge Exam application | $150 | $380 |
| Challenge Exam | $845 | $1,245 |
| Exam registration extension (75 days) | $100 | $100 |
| One-time 12-month program extension | $275 | $275 |
| Annual renewal once certified (active) | $30 | $120 |
Source: The IIA (US dollars).
What else to know
- Membership often pays for itself: member fees save $525 across the application and three parts, before membership dues.
- Retakes cost the full part fee again.
- Students at accredited colleges get reduced fees.
- North American IIA members have annual renewal fees included with membership.
Common questions
Did the 2025 exam update change costs or credit?
The IIA’s page on the 2025 exam update says candidates keep credit for parts already passed and that the update didn’t change application or registration fees.
Official source & community discussion
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