AAP Exam Key Dates & Fees

The Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) Exam is offered each October. Registration for the current year's exam opens in January.

2021 AAP Exam

Registration for the 2021 AAP Exam is open. 

Test Window:  Monday, Oct. 4 - Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

Registration Start Date:  Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Member:  $525
Non-member: $650

Late Registration Period*:  Saturday, Sep. 11 - Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
Member: $575
Non-member: $700

Deferral End Date:  Friday, Sep. 17, 2021
Member: $125
Non-Member: $125

Late Deferral Period*:  Saturday, Sep. 18 - Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
Member: $150
Non-member: $150

Substitution End Date*:  Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
Member: $90
Non-member: $90

Cancellation End Date:  Monday, Aug. 30, 2021
Member: $60
Non-member: $60

*Absolutely no registrations, deferrals, or substitutions will be processed after the deadlines.
* A written request is required for deferrals and cancellations.

To begin the online registration process, you must first log in on NACHA's site. Select the "My Profile" link from the top toolbar to begin the AAP Exam Registration Process.