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How Much Does the Praxis 5331 Cost? Full 2026 Breakdown
The $146 registration fee is just the start. Between score reports, state licensure, ASHA dues, and prep, most SLPs spend $375–$1,200 total. Here's where each dollar goes.
Cross-checked against the current ETS Praxis 5331 Speech-Language Pathology Test at a Glance and ASHA CCC-SLP standards.
Quick answer
The Praxis 5331 costs $146 to register with ETS as of 2026. Score reports to four recipients are included; additional reports cost $50 each. Rescheduling is $40, and late registration or test-center changes add fees, so a typical all-in first attempt runs $146-$200.
- $146 base registration fee, paid to ETS
- Four score recipients free; $50 per additional report
- $40 reschedule fee; retakes cost the full $146 again
The Praxis 5331 registration fee is the most visible cost — but it's rarely the only one. Between score reports, state licensure fees, and prep materials, most SLP candidates spend $300–$800 total to get from graduation to their first license. Here's exactly where the money goes and where you can cut.
The ETS registration fee
The Praxis 5331 costs $146 per attempt as of 2026. This is the base testing fee and includes:
- One test attempt (test center or at-home).
- Score reports sent to up to 4 recipients selected on exam day (state boards, ASHA, universities).
- Access to your unofficial score report 2–3 weeks after testing.
Additional ETS fees
- Additional score reports: $50 per recipient beyond the initial 4. Most candidates only need 1–2 (state board + ASHA), so the free allotment usually covers you.
- Rescheduling: Free if you reschedule more than 3 full days before your test date. Inside 3 days, ETS charges the full $146.
- Late registration: Not applicable — Praxis testing is continuously available, no late fees.
- Score review: $65 to have ETS manually verify your score if you suspect an error. Almost never worth it — computerized scoring is highly reliable.
Retake costs
Each retake is a fresh $146 fee — there is no discount for repeat attempts. See our retake policy guide for the 28-day wait rule and how many attempts state boards allow.
State licensure fees (separate from ETS)
Every US state charges its own SLP license application fee on top of Praxis costs. Typical ranges:
- Application fee: $75–$200 (one-time).
- Background check: $25–$75 (state-dependent).
- License renewal: $60–$150 every 1–2 years.
- Clinical fellowship (CF) supervision fee: $0–$500 depending on setting.
Check your state requirements page for exact numbers.
ASHA CCC-SLP costs
- Initial CCC-SLP application: $511 (includes first year of ASHA dues).
- Annual ASHA dues: $250/year after year one.
- CE hours: 30 hours every 3 years. Cost varies — many free CEUs are available; paid courses run $50–$300 each.
Prep material costs (this is where budgets vary most)
- Free resources: $0. ETS official study companion, our free study guide and practice questions, YouTube reviews, ASHA CE library, university lecture notes.
- Paid prep courses: $50–$300. Compare options in our TherapyEd, Mometrix, and Medbridge reviews.
- 1:1 tutoring: $50–$150/hour. Usually only needed for candidates on their 2nd+ attempt.
Realistic total budget
| Scenario | Estimated total |
|---|---|
| Budget: pass on first try, free prep only, one state license | ~$375 |
| Typical: pass on first try, one paid prep tool, one state + ASHA | ~$700 |
| Full package: paid course, 1 retake, 2 state licenses + ASHA | ~$1,200 |
Where to cut without hurting your odds
- Skip paid courses if you did well in grad school. The national pass rate is ~85%. Free resources + timed practice get most well-prepared candidates across the line.
- Send scores to only the recipients you need on test day. Adding recipients later costs $50 each.
- Don't pay for score review. Errors are extremely rare; the $65 is almost always wasted.
- Register for one state initially. Add reciprocity later only if you actually move.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the Praxis 5331 cost?
- $146 for registration in 2026. That includes score reports to up to four recipients you designate at registration.
- How much does it cost to retake the SLP Praxis?
- A retake costs the full $146 registration fee again. There is no discount for repeat attempts.
- Are there fee waivers for the Praxis?
- Yes. ETS offers a fee waiver program for candidates who demonstrate financial need and meet eligibility criteria; waivers are limited and issued on a first-come basis.
- How much do extra Praxis score reports cost?
- $50 per additional recipient beyond the four free reports selected during registration.
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