November 2005

NBCE to reduce fees in 2006

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) will reduce its examination fees, effective in 2006. NBCE President Peter D. Ferguson, DC, announced last week that the full board of directors made this decision at its fall board meeting in Charlotte, N.C.

The NBCE will reduce fees for its Parts I, II, and III examinations by $25 each and for the Part IV Examination by $100. These reductions correspond to an overall seven percent decrease in the current price of each exam.

The fee reduction has resulted, in part, because of the lowered cost of administering the exam program as well as the increase in the number of new students enrolling at chiropractic colleges. The NBCE relies on revenues from its exams to cover its costs. With increased enrollments, revenue streams will increase during the next few years as more students take NBCE exams.

Headquartered in Greeley, Colo., the NBCE is the international testing organization for the chiropractic profession. Established in 1963, the NBCE develops, administers, and scores standardized written examinations for candidates seeking chiropractic licensure throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. The NBCE also produces and administers a practical skills examination for use in chiropractic licensure.

Source: National Board

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