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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.
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ASWB offices closed

In observance of the winter holidays,  ASWB offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1. Please note that some activities may experience processing delays during this time period.

Most registrations, scheduling, and score reporting will continue through ASWBCentral. Requests requiring staff attention will be processed when we return in January.