Best FE exam prep in 2026
School of PE offers the best value for structured FE prep, with published prices from $390 OnDemand and $799.99 Live Online. PPI2Pass has the most established materials and a passing guarantee on its live courses, at a higher price. For FE Civil on a budget, Civil Engineering Academy is a low-cost self-paced option, and PrepFE is the cheapest way to practice for most disciplines, from $79.99.
School of PE, PrepFE, Testmasters and Prepineer prices from their own pages; PPI guarantees from its own pages with prices as reported; Civil Engineering Academy as reported. Checked October 11-12, 2026. We have not run hands-on tests, so we rank by fit and value rather than scores. See how we rank.
Our picks
Published prices, every discipline, OnDemand or live online, plus add-ons.
→Lindeburg review materials, every discipline, and a passing guarantee on live courses.
→Self-paced FE Civil course built around the NCEES handbook.
→500+ practice problems, timed exams and flash cards; free repeat if you fail.
→Intensive lecture course (78 hours for Electrical) with a pass guarantee.
→Monthly course with a 7-day full-access free trial.
→Side by side
| Provider | Disciplines | Self-paced | Live online | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of PE | All | From $390 | $799.99 (Civil) | See FAQ |
| PPI2Pass | All | From about $395 (promo) | About $1,795 | Free OnDemand if you fail (live courses) |
| Civil Engineering Academy | Civil only | About $297-$897 | None | See provider |
| PrepFE | Most (check yours) | $79.99-$119.99 (practice only) | None | Free repeat (conditions) |
| Testmasters | Electrical, Civil verified | $999 on-demand | From $1,299 | Free repeat (full attendance) |
| Prepineer | Check | $279/month | None stated | Not confirmed |
Sources as above.
How to choose
- Start with the free NCEES FE Reference Handbook and your discipline’s specifications.
- Want classes at a fair price: School of PE Live Online.
- Want a guarantee and classic materials: PPI2Pass Live Online.
- Self-studying FE Civil: Civil Engineering Academy, plus an NCEES practice exam.
- Mostly need practice: PrepFE, from $79.99.
- Want an intensive lecture course: Testmasters; or try Prepineer free for 7 days.
Common questions
Why isn't Achievable here?
Its FE Civil course is still listed as in development, so we haven’t reviewed it yet.
Are these paid placements?
No. We currently earn no commission from any FE provider, and no one paid for a placement.