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30-month credit approval

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During its Aug. 29 meeting, the VBOA approved that:

  • All exam credits active as of Dec. 15 will have a lifespan of at least 30 months.
  • Exam credits earned after Jan. 9, 2024, will have a lifespan of 30 months (2.5 years) that begins on the score release date.

Please note: Candidates will not see their new expiration date reflected in their NASBA Candidate Portal until the new exam is implemented in January of 2024.