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Request a 90-day waiting period waiver

ASWB policy states that candidates must wait 90 days between exam attempts. You may request a waiver of the 90-day waiting period before retaking the exam if you meet certain criteria.

You may request a waiver that allows you to retake the exam before the end of the 90-day period if:

  • Your most recent exam score was within 10 correct answers of the passing score
  • The state or provincial board where you are applying for a license allows waivers
    California and North Dakota do not permit 90-day waivers.

Candidates may not use more than two waivers in twelve months for any single examination category.

  • Exam results

    ASWB receives official exam results from Pearson VUE within 24 hours after your exam. We must have your official results before we can process your request for a waiver.

    Wait at least one day after your exam before submitting a request.

  • Request a 90-day waiver

    1. Log in to your ASWBCentral account. If you do not have an account, create one using your email address.
    2. Click on the Waiver/Excused Absence tab.
    3. Select Waiver from the drop-down menu and click Begin New Request.
    4. A new window will open. Fill out and click Submit.