Fees and Financial Assistance
Application Fees
| Application for certification for graduates of Professional Programs accredited by the CACB | $0 (No fee) |
| Application for certification for graduates of Professional Programs accredited by the NAAB | $187.47 [$165.90+HST (13%)] |
| Application for certification for graduates of Canadian schools of architecture before the introduction of the CACB Accreditation Program in 1991 | $980.85 [$868.00+HST (13%)] |
| Application for certification for graduates of foreign professional Degrees or Diplomas not accredited by CACB | $1,254.30 [$1,100.00+HST (13%)] |
| Application for certification for Graduates of Canberra Accord Signatories since January 1, 2010 | $980.85 [$868.00+HST (13%)] |
| Application for certification for Graduates of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Syllabus of Studies Program | $980.85.45 [$868.00+HST (13%)] |
| Application for certification for Architects registered by a Provincial/Territorial association (non Québec) prior to July 1, 1976 | $0 (No fee) |
| Application for certification for Architects registered by Order des Architectes du Québec prior to January 1, 1992 | $0 (No fee) |
Service Fees
| Request for a Replacement Certificate | $146.90 [$130.00+HST (13%)] |
| Request for a Letter of Confirmation | $72.32 [$64.00+HST (13%)] |
| Reopening of an archived file | Full Fee / Application Type |
| Request for reactivation of Provisional Status | 15% of the Application Fee |
| Request for Appeal | $274.59 [$243.00+HST (13%)] |
| Submission of a non-eligible application Applications will be returned after applying the 15% Admin Fees. | 15% of the Application Fee |
| Default in providing missing documents after the 90 days delay. Applications will be returned after applying the 15% Admin Fees. | 15% of the Application Fee |
| Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) | $75.00 |
Financial Assistance
The CACB does not directly provide financial assistance for any fees related to academic certification. However, we recommend exploring relevant assistance programs that may be available to you.
Below, we list any programs we have identified that may be applicable to the field of architecture. Please note that applicants are responsible for conducting their own research and contacting these organizations directly, as they are not affiliated with us.
- The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) is a micro-loan fund for internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada. The purpose of the AICLF is to support internationally trained immigrants by providing micro-loans to help them overcome financial barriers. This assistance enables individuals to pursue work in their trained occupation, find opportunities in related fields, or retrain for a new career that aligns with current labour market needs. To be eligible for the AICLF you must be an immigrant with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, live in Atlantic Canada (N.S., N.B., P.E.I. or N.L.), have completed your post-secondary education or career certification outside of Canada, have the required English or French language skills to successfully upgrade your credentials, and have a clear credit history with no undischarged bankruptcies For more information or to apply, please contact Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) directly. The CACB is not able to answer questions about the AICLF program or application process.