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title: How to Apply for a PSI Exam
description: Testing for your NHA certification through PSI location or remote proctored exam? Learn to schedule exams at PSI with these instructions.
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# How to Apply for a PSI Exam

## Ready to take an NHA exam? In this guide, learn how to apply for a test at our 3rd party test center, PSI.

**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,

![](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-09-2026-03-21-34-1117-PM.png?width=648&height=169&name=image-png-Feb-09-2026-03-21-34-1117-PM.png)

### Step 3

Select **Apply for Your Exam** in the middle of the screen OR select the **Apply for Exam** on the left-hand side.

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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.

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### Step 5

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

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### Step 6

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

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

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### Step 7

Answer **Prerequisite Questions including your birthday and contact information.**

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### Step 8

Click “Finalize Application”

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### Step 9

Your institution will need to approve you to be on the roster, until they do, you will be met with a **“Pending roster approval”** status.

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### Step 10

Once your institution has approved you, a notification will be at the top of your NHA Portal prompting you to **schedule your test with PSI**.

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Follow the steps to now [Schedule your PSI Exam](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Dg_LytTrQ)

 

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