Exam fact
How much does the CCMA exam cost?
Each attempt at the CCMA exam costs $169, the NHA store price as of October 2026. The fee covers one sitting; prep materials are sold separately and are not required.
- per attempt, as of October 2026
- $169
- to finish paying
- 2 h
- prep materials
- Optional
How much does the NHA CCMA exam cost?
$169 per exam attempt (as of October 2026)
This is the price on the NHA store's CCMA exam application page, paid during the application. NHA can change it without notice, so check the store before you budget to the dollar.
Source: NHA store, CCMA exam application · https://store.nhanow.com/medical-assistant-ccma-exam-application.html · as of 2026-10-05
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What you pay, and when
One line is required. The rest depends on your choices.
| Item | Cost | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Exam application (one attempt) | $169 | Yes |
| Each retake | $169 again: a new application at full price | Only if needed |
| Rescheduling to a new date within 6 months | No charge | Optional |
| Late change or missed PSI / online appointment | The exam fee is forfeited | Avoidable |
| NHA or other prep materials | Varies | No |
Fee: NHA store, as of October 2026. Retake, reschedule and forfeit rules: NHA Candidate Handbook, updated 06/01/2026.
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What the fee doesn't include
Budget for the attempt first. Prep is a separate decision.
The $169 buys one attempt at the exam and nothing else. NHA sells study guides and practice tests, and other companies sell courses and apps, but none of them is a condition of sitting. NHA says so itself: buying its prep is not required to sit for any NHA certification exam and use does not guarantee a passing score.
Prep is the line in the budget you can trim. Free practice, such as the practice test on this site, covers the same 12 test-plan areas. If you'd rather buy something, the prep comparison lists prices and contents with dates.
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Rescheduling, cancelling and refunds
The 24-hour cut-off is the easy one to miss.
- Reschedule
Free if you move to a new date within 6 months of your original exam date.
- PSI or online appointment
Reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before the appointment. Any later and the fee is forfeited.
- School or employer site
Changes are possible before the exam starts, at the site's discretion.
- Refund
Only when NHA, PSI or the remote-proctoring provider cancels the exam and you do not reschedule. The handbook adds that there are no other circumstances in which refunds are offered.
After you pass, the credential is renewed every two years for a separate fee; the renewal page has that figure and its date. The full sequence from eligibility to certificate is on how to become a CCMA.
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Fees, retakes and refunds
How much is the NHA CCMA exam?
$169 per attempt on the NHA store, as of October 2026.
Does a retake cost less?
No. Each retake is a new application at the full price, $169 as of October 2026. Timing rules are on the retake policy page.
Do I have to buy NHA study materials to take the exam?
No. NHA states its prep is not required to sit for the exam.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
No. Refunds are given only when NHA, PSI or the proctoring provider cancels and you don't reschedule.
Why do some sites list a different fee?
The fee changes without announcement, and older pages aren't always updated. The figure here is dated October 2026 and linked to the store.
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Sources
- NHA store, CCMA exam application — $169 per attempt; prep not required https://store.nhanow.com/medical-assistant-ccma-exam-application.html · as of 2026-10-05
- NHA Candidate Handbook, updated 06/01/2026 — Applicable Fees; payment window; Rescheduling or Cancellation; refunds; Retaking the Exam https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf · as of 2026-10-05
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