What is the cost of the CSCP Government / Regulator reduced rate?

$595 per session, per eligible candidate.

What does the fee include?

The fee includes full access to the CSCP Curriculum online, writing the exam, the credential application process, and the CSCP Certificate. NSCP membership has no bearing on the eligibility or cost of the CSCP program.

Are there time constraints with regard to the reduced rate being offered?

At this juncture, this discount has no defined deadline and is open-ended. Modifications would be at the sole discretion of the NSCP Board of Directors and the CSCP Board of Governors.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Candidates must be currently employed with the SEC, FINRA, State regulatory authority, or another securities regulator, self-regulatory organization or similar financial industry related regulator.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must submit an employer verification letter to NSCP for approval prior to registration for the CSCP examination with Pearson VUE. The onus is on the candidate and prorated fees will not be considered.

What information needs to be included within the Employer Verification Letter?

To qualify for the CSCP Government / Regulator reduced rate, candidates must provide validation of employment from one of the exempt organizations. The following information and appropriate signatures must be submitted to NSCP on current employer letterhead:        

1. Date
2. Candidate Information

• Candidate First, Last Name
• Candidate Preferred Contact Information
• Employer Name
• Candidate Title/Position
• Employer Address

3. Candidate Acknowledgment
By signing this letter the candidate acknowledges that he/she is currently employed with the SEC, FINRA, State regulatory authority, or another securities regulator, self-regulatory organization or similar financial industry related regulator.

Candidate Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

4. Employer Attestation
I, _____________________, attest that ______________________ is currently employed by
    Supervisor (Print/Type)                                    Candidate (Print/Type)

__________________________ as a/an ________________________.
         Agency                                                          Title

It is our understanding that due to the candidate’s current employment with this organization, a reduced rate will be applied upon approval of the candidate into the CSCP program.

5. NSCP Disclosure
NSCP is authorized to revoke, and shall revoke the CSCP credential and negate CSCP examination results with respect to any candidate, who in an attempt to procure a discounted CSCP testing fee, provided fraudulent or forged documentation, or has failed to comply with NSCP’s Code of Ethics.

CSCP Board of Governors reserves the right to request additional or other employment verification supplied by, or on behalf of, a candidate prior to approving the reduced rate.

Does the Employer Verification Letter need to be formatted a certain way?

The aforementioned data fields must be present on employer letterhead but NSCP does not require a particular format. A sample has been provided for your convenience.

Where do I submit the Employer Verification Letter?

Please submit the aforementioned either by US mail, fax, or email to:

NSCP
22 Kent Rd.
Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754
phone: 860.672.0843
fax: 860.672.3005
email: kmcnutt@nscp.org | Kim McNutt

How do I know if my request for the CSCP Government / Regulator reduced rate has been approved by NSCP?

After a candidate has been deemed eligible for the CSCP Government / Regulator reduced rate, NSCP will assign the candidate a voucher number. Candidates will use this voucher number during the registration and scheduling process with Pearson VUE to procure a CSCP testing fee of $595.

NSCP will disseminate confirmation emails to eligible candidates with the appropriate voucher number and CSCP registration ‘next steps’ verbiage.

Will my voucher number expire?

Plan accordingly in your request as voucher numbers are valid for a span of 6 months; this information is provided within your confirmation email. NSCP strongly recommends that eligible candidates use the voucher numbers to register and schedule their CSCP testing appointment with Pearson VUE within their designated time period.

CSCP appointments may be scheduled a minimum of one business day and a maximum of six months in advance.

What information is provided within the confirmation email?

From: kmcnutt@nscp.org
Sent: date
To: name
Subject: CSCP Reduced Rate

Body:
Your request for the CSCP Government/Regulator reduced rate of $595 USD has been approved.

Your CSCP voucher number is xxx. During the ecommerce portion of registration for your CSCP appointment with Pearson VUE, enter this number in the Review Appointment Details section at the bottom of the page under Voucher.

NSCP strongly recommends that you redeem this voucher number no later than MM/DD/YYYY.

For further information about the CSCP program and preparation, please visit www.cscp.org

To register and schedule your CSCP testing appointment using your voucher number with Pearson VUE, please visit www.pearsonvue.com/nscp

What if I want to appeal or contest eligibility for the CSCP Government / Regulator reduced rate?

Complaints or appeals contesting the reduced rate eligibility requirements must be submitted in writing to NSCP. The burden of proof is borne by the candidate. The decision of the CSCP Board of Governors is final.