If you’re unable to take or transfer your exam due to a medical emergency, bereavement, or other serious hardship, you may qualify for a fee-waived transfer through the Special Conditions process.
How It Works
Important: Special Conditions requests are reviewed by a separate team — not standard Customer Success. A rep cannot approve your request or give you a decision on the spot when you call or email; you’ll need to allow time for review.
Special Conditions requests are submitted by phone or email, along with supporting documentation.
Steps
- Contact Customer Success by phone at (800) 644-2101 or by email to request the Special Conditions process — there is no downloadable form.
- Provide your name, student ID, exam name, and a description of your circumstances.
- Submit supporting documentation — examples include:
- Doctor’s note or medical records (for illness/surgery)
- Death certificate or obituary (for bereavement)
- Military orders (for deployment)
- Other official documentation supporting your request
- Allow up to 2 weeks for review and a decision.
What Qualifies
Common qualifying circumstances include:
- Serious illness or surgery
- Bereavement (death of a close family member)
- Pregnancy complications
- Military deployment
- Natural disaster or regional emergency
What to Expect
- If approved, your exam will be transferred to a future testing window with the transfer fee waived.
- If you also need a course material extension, mention this in your request — it’s not automatic.
- If not approved, you can still transfer your exam through the standard process (transfer fee applies).
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