Official application page for the AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant, providing up to $1,000 to assist CPA candidates with exam fees and preparatory course costs.
Demonstrate financial need; Not receiving other full or partial scholarships, grants, or employer reimbursements that cover or exceed CPA Exam expenses; Planning to pursue CPA licensure but not currently a CPA; Provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of Notice To Schedule (NTS) for at least one part of the exam; Have not passed the CPA Exam (must have at least 1 part left to test); U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
Requirements
Demonstrate financial need; Not currently a CPA; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Must have at least one part of the CPA exam left to test
Application materials
Copy of Notice to Schedule (NTS); Copy of receipt for payment of exam application fees; Receipts of paid exam preparatory courses (if applicable); Unofficial or official-student-issued academic transcript(s); Updated resume; Completed online application
How to apply
Sign up for an AICPA student membership or Educator/Professional registration on ThisWayToCPA.com; Sign in to ThisWayToCPA.com; Return to the application page and click the Apply Here button; Create an account on the AICPA Foundation Awards and Financial Aid portal; Click APPLY or SEE OPPORTUNITIES in the portal; Complete the eligibility quiz titled 'Eligibility - AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant'
Important dates
Opening Date: Jun 01, 2026; Close Date: Sep 30, 2026
Documents
Flyer (PDF)
Contact
scholarships@aicpa.org
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