Testing Center Location

New Now located on the Illinois State University campus!

Alumni Center

1101 North Main Street

Normal, IL

CPCU, IIA and ChFC Exam Details

CPCU and IIA Exam Scheduling

Seating is limited so please schedule your test early!

  1. Register for your CPCU exam. Obtain a Registration Form from the Katie School office in SFH 432. By turning this form in through the Katie School office with a $30 check, the rest is paid for by the Katie School
  2. After receiving email confirmation of your registration from The Institutes (CPCU), register for your exam with the University Exam Center by going to the ISU Conference Services website or contacting Deb Cowdery at the Conferencing Unit at (309) 438-3984 or e-mail at dscowde@ilstu.edu
  3. Review the information below for more details about the exam

CPCU/IIA Exam Fee

Full-time Students: must pay a $30 fee to the Katie School for a CPCU or IIA (such as INS 23) exam

Part-time Students: must pay for the full amount of the exam but are still eligible for the award upon successful completion

The registration form and check should be given to the Katie School in SFH 432. The exam fee is paid by the Katie School when you register through the Katie School. Students will need to register for the exams and purchase the study materials including supplemental study guides from The Institutes (CPCU). Students should keep their receipts throughout this process.

Upon successful completion of any of these exams, the Katie School will reimburse the students the cost of their tuition which includes books and materials with receipts.

ChFC and CFP Exam Scheduling

Seating is limited so please schedule your test early!

  1. Register for your ChFC exam. Obtain a Registration Form from the Katie School office in SFH 432. The initial exam cost and admission fee must be paid for by the student, but will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course with a passing grade.
  2. After receiving email confirmation of your registration from The American College (ChFC), register for your exam with the University Exam Center by going to the ISU Conference Services website or contacting Deb Cowdery at the Conferencing Unit at (309) 438-3984 or e-mail at dscowde@ilstu.edu
  3. Review the information below for more details about the exam

ChFC and CFP Exam Fee

The Katie School will pay all relevant tuition and admission costs for students who successfully complete an American College Course or CFP exam with a passing grade.

 

CPCU Testing Windows

The Institutes offers CPCU exams during four time windows:

  • January 15 – March 15
  • April 15 – June 15
  • July 15 – September 15
  • October 15 – December 15

CPCU exams should be scheduled through ISU Conference Services.

For more information regarding the CPCU designation, exams, and learning materials visit AICPCU.org.

Day of Exam

Testing is now located on the Illinois State University campus at the Alumni Center at 1101 North Main Street.

Arrive at the testing center 15 minutes prior to your test time. Pencils and scratch paper will be provided. A quiet, non-printing calculator (except those having alphanumeric functions for the purpose of entering letters or words) may be used during the exam.  Smoking, food, beverages, cell phones, pagers, paper, and books are all prohibited in the testing room.

Parking

Free parking is available at the Alumni Center.

Public Transportation

Transportation information to get to the Alumni Center can be found at the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System website.

Identification

Examinees will be asked to present a valid, current identification that contains both your photograph and your signature.