Note that GACA and GACP Exam Registration, Certification Maintenance Program and Reinstatement requirements and associated fees are subject to change at any time by Green Advantage.
| GACA and GACP Certification Fee Type | Fee (in USD) |
| Exam Registration Fee (includes Exam and Study Guide) | $350 |
| Student Exam Registration Fee (includes Exam and Study Guide)* | $300 |
| Exam Retake Fee | $50 |
| Renewal Exam Registration Fee (if Certification has not lapsed; includes Exam and Study Guide) | $350 |
| Certification Renewal Fee through Credential Maintenance Program (if Certification has not lapsed)** | $350 |
| Certification Renewal Fee through Reinstatement (if Certification has lapsed)*** | $450 |
*Student Fees apply only to part-time or full-time students at Job Corps, trade schools, colleges or universities who display a currently valid student ID at the time of testing.
**This Certification Renewal Fee applies to a certified individual who wants to renew by:
- taking and passing the most current Certification Exam or
- using the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) for Certification Renewal
***This Certification Renewal Fee applies to an individual whose GACA or GACP Certification has lapsed and wants to renew by:
- taking and passing the most current Certification Exam or
- pursuing reinstatement by using the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) for Certification Renewal.
Veterans
Veterans Affairs (VA) pays $350 for GACA and/or GACP Certification Fees for each Green Advantage Exam. Reimbursement is issued to eligible veterans after submitting proof of payment to VA. Learn more about how the GI Bill® entitlement will be charged by clicking here. You can request reimbursement for your Exam by clicking here. Use this application for benefits along with your request for payment for an exam or exams. Go to this part of the VA website if you want to make the application online or have questions. You can also mail your application to your nearest Regional Processing Center. Detailed information is available online in the VA Licensing and Certification Pamphlet.
“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.