Three Steps Away
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Review the SFO Candidate Handbook for details about certification.
You must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a field related to school business + 2 years of experience.
OR
- Completion of an ASBO International or ASBO affiliate workshop covering the SFO® Exam Competencies + 3 years of experience.
OR
- Seven years as a school business official, based on approval of the seasoned practitioner provision.
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To apply to take SFO remote proctored exam, log into SFO Access (Prolydian) and:
- Create your profile (if you are a new account user).
- Use the Forms section to apply, submit payment, and track your activities.
- Look for an authorization email to arrive within 2 business days of submitting your SFO application.
- Review your follow-up email with instructions to schedule the SFO exam through Examity.
*Exam eligibility is valid for one year from the date of application approval. Allow sufficient time to retest within exam eligibility year if necessary.
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Prepare for the exam using these
exam prep study opportunities and resources.
Maintain Your New Credential
Meet the standards for recertification every three years.
Fees
|
ASBO International Member |
Non-Member |
Application and Exam Fee |
$550 |
$650 |
Retest |
$250 |
$250 |
3-Year Recertification Fee |
$350 |
$350 |
Extension Requests |
$200 |
$200 |
SFO application portion of the fee is non-refundable ($150 for members and $250 for non-members).
Policies and Procedures
View the SFO Policies and Procedures.
Contact ASBO International's certification department