The cheapest FNP prep: free questions to a $449 course
Last checked October 18, 2026 · Sources: Fitzgerald, APEA and UWorld pages; NPCB and ANCC for fees. ANCC’s free questions as cited by UWorld from ANCC’s materials.
The cheapest FNP prep starts free: ANCC’s 25 sample questions, NPCB’s domain breakdown and UWorld’s 7-day trial with 50 questions. The cheapest paid options with published prices are APEA’s $60 Predictor Exam and Fitzgerald’s $179 QBank; the cheapest full course is Fitzgerald’s $449 Online package. You can also save $75 to $100 on the exam fee by joining AANP or ANA before you apply.
Cheapest FNP prep, lowest price first
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| ANCC sample questions | Free | 25 questions (no explanations) |
| NPCB domain breakdown | Free | What the exam covers, by domain and age group |
| UWorld trial | Free (7 days) | 50 questions with rationales |
| APEA Predictor Exam | $60 | 150-question, 3-hour simulation; no rationales |
| Fitzgerald QBank | $179 (6 months) | 1,000+ questions |
| Fitzgerald Online package | $449 | 6-month on-demand course, workbook, practice exam, Pass Guarantee |
| APEA live review course | $590 | Live course, predictor exams, free repeat within a year |
| Fitzgerald On-Demand package | $769 | Courses, book, 500 questions, Pass Guarantee |
From each provider’s and board’s own pages, checked October 18, 2026.
The biggest saving is on the exam fee
NPCB charges $315 for its FNP exam, or $240 for AANP or AAENP members, a $75 saving. ANCC charges $395, or $295 for ANA members, $100 less, and $290 for AANP student members. Join before you apply, and compare the membership cost against the discount. See our how to register guide.
Ways to pay less
- Join before you apply: NPCB takes $75 off for AANP members; ANCC is $100 less for ANA members.
- Ask your program what board review it provides; UWorld offers institutional pricing.
- Use the guarantees: Fitzgerald and APEA both let you retake their courses free if you don’t pass.
- Pass first time: an NPCB retake costs the full fee again ($240 or $315), and ANCC retakes need a 60-day wait.
Common questions about cheap FNP prep
What free FNP prep is there?
ANCC’s 25 sample questions, NPCB’s domain breakdown and UWorld’s free 7-day trial with 50 questions.
What is the cheapest paid FNP prep?
APEA’s Predictor Exam at $60 is the cheapest paid option; Fitzgerald’s QBank is the cheapest full question bank with a published price at $179.
What is the cheapest FNP review course?
Fitzgerald’s Online package at $449 for six months of on-demand video.
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We first checked these prices on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 18, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with these providers, NPCB or ANCC.