This is the process to complete for registrants of the June 1, 2019 National Knowledge Exam (NKE) who wish to defer their exam to the next sitting.

If you register for the exam and an unforeseen circumstance prevents you from writing on that date, the following policy applies:

• The exam fee is non-refundable if you cancel your registration less than 60 days before the exam date.
• Deferrals must be received 12 business days before the exam date.  You must complete your deferral request with payment by the stated deadline by us. (For the June 2019 exam, the deadline is Wednesday, May 15, 2019.)
• Deferrals received after the deadline are considered to be no-shows and the full exam fee will be forfeited unless there is a verified proof of extenuating circumstances such as a death in the immediate family.
  
• A maximum of two (2) deferrals per exam are possible.
• If you defer to a future sitting and then cancel your registration any time prior to that sitting, you will forfeit your initial exam fees plus any deferral fee paid.
• If you do not show up on the exam day the full exam fee is forfeited.

Cost to Defer

Deferrals incur a fee of $100 plus 15% HST ($115.00). 

Note: In certain extenuating circumstances (such as a death in the family), the deferral fee may be waived.  Supporting documentation will be required and must be submitted at the time of the deferral request (and note added to the RSVP Comments section when you complete the deferral registration and also send us the supporting deferral documentation - see below).  We will make the determination and notify you.

How to Defer

Click the register link above.  That will take you to the form to complete to process your deferral request. 

You will also be prompted to pay for your deferral.  Deferrals are not processed until payment is received.  Payment must be received before the deferral deadline. 

It is recommended that individuals wishing to defer make their payment when they complete their deferral registration here.  It is important to have a copy of the address as it appears on the credit card statement of the card being used or the transaction will be declined (by your bank).

If you have an extenuating circumstance and are requesting a deferral without fee, you must outline the reason for the deferral in the RSVP comments when you register for the deferral.  For instance, in the case of a deferral for bereavement, note bereavement and the relationship of the person (such as sibling, parent, etc).  In the case of medical reasons, you do not need to indicate the particulars of the medical condition.  Any deferral for extenuating circumstances must be accompanied by supporting documentation such as a medical note.  Contact our office if you have questions on what is required to be submitted in the case of your particular extenuating circumstance.

Important Note: Exam deferrals are only processed upon receipt of the completed online deferral registration.  Please click on the register for this event link above to complete the request.  Deferrals cannot be completed using any other method.

Wondering if your registration for the deferral went through the system? You can check your online member profile to see your transactions.  Once we review your deferral request, we will send you an email confirming the deferral has been processed.