Level III exam cost and deadlines
Registration is $1,240 by the window's early deadline and $1,590 after it. Pick a 2027 window to see your fee today, every deadline and the weekly hours to plan.
Registration fee if you register today
$1,240 to $1,590
Early rate until July 7, 2026, then $1,590.
- Exam dates
- Feb 18, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027
- Early registration deadline
- July 7, 2026
- Registration closes
- November 5, 2026
- Registration and scheduling open
- May 5, 2026
- Invoice payment deadline
- September 26, 2026
- Scheduling deadline
- November 10, 2026
- Disability accommodations request deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Rescheduling deadline
- February 7, 2027
2027 windows and fees
| Window | Exam dates | $1,240 until | $1,590 until |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2027 | Feb 18, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027 | Jul 7, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| August 2027 | Aug 11, 2027 to Aug 14, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 |
See where you stand first
The free diagnostic has 20 questions on short item sets: the five core topics and the pathway you choose, weighted like the exam, in 60 minutes. No account. You get your score by topic and a lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the Level III exam cost?
CFA Institute's 2027 Level III registration fee is $1,240 before the window's early registration deadline and $1,590 after it.
When is the early deadline for August 2027?
January 20, 2027. Registration for the August 11 to 14 window closes on April 29, 2027.
Can I still register for February 2027?
The early deadline was July 7, 2026. Registration for the February 18 to 21 window closes on November 5, 2026, at the standard rate.
How many hours should I plan to study?
CFA Institute's Level III page says: "Successful candidates report studying on average over 300 hours for each level of the CFA Exam." The planner turns that into hours a week for your window.