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description: Ready to take an NHA exam? Learn how to apply through your institution in this guide.
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# Applying for an NHA Exam

## Ready to take an NHA exam? Learn how to apply through your institution in this guide.

#### If you are uncertain if you are eligible to apply for any of NHA’s Nationally Accredited Certification Exams, please refer to NHA’s [Candidate Handbook](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=2dc93c04_8) for details and descriptions.

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### Step 1

Log into your Candidate account at [NHANOW.com](https://www.nhanow.com) 

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### Step 2

Check your home page to be sure that your **organization** is listed correctly 

![How to Apply for an NHA Exam through your Institution-1-5](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-5.png?width=415&height=108&name=How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-5.png)

### Step 3

Select **Apply for Exam** on the left-hand side under **Applications**.

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### Step 4

Select the certification type and re-confirm that your organization is listed correctly. If the exam you are trying to apply for is grayed out, please reach out to your Institution administrator or educator.

![How to Apply for an NHA Exam through your Institution-1-10](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-10.png?width=547&height=283&name=How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-10.png)

### Step 5

Follow the timeline at the top of the screen - Your application will be complete when you reach **Finish**.

![How to Apply for an NHA Exam through your Institution-1-12](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-12.png?width=616&height=85&name=How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-12.png)

### Step 6

Read through the **Attestation** and if applicable, agree to the terms at the bottom of the page 

![How to Apply for an NHA Exam through your Institution-1-13](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-13.png?width=256&height=79&name=How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-13.png)

*\*If you cannot agree to the terms you may not be eligible to sit for the exam without further documentation* 

### Step 7

If testing on-site, choose the exam section by selecting the date from the list of available dates and select **Continue**

**Important:** Registration deadlines cannot be overridden. If a candidate misses the registration deadline for a scheduled exam date, they must be moved to a new eligible exam date. Once registration closes, the roster cannot be reopened.

*![How to Apply for an NHA Exam through your Institution-1-18](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-18.png?width=383&height=130&name=How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20through%20your%20Institution-1-18.png)*

*\*The date should have a check mark when chosen*

### Step 8

Answer **Prerequisite Questions**

### Step 9

If you have an Access Key, enter it in the field before moving on. If no Access Key was provided by your organization, then proceed to the next step to finalize your application.

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### Step 10

Continue down the **Application Details Page** and enter your billing & shipping information (if required), then click on the **Finalize Application button** at the bottom of the page. 

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### Step 11

On the **Review & Checkout Page**, verify your billing, shipping information & the exam you are purchasing, then click on **Place Order**.

### **![](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-1.png?width=659&height=318&name=image-png-1.png)**

### Step 12

Print your receipt.

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