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SIE cost

How much the SIE costs, and how to enroll.

The SIE costs $100, paid when you enroll. You can enroll yourself; no firm is needed.1,2

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What you pay

  • Exam fee: $100.1,2
  • Payment: credit card, ACH, or a voucher.1
  • Veterans who qualify for the GI Bill may be able to get the fee reimbursed.1

Exemplar Prep is free, so study material adds nothing to that total.

How to enroll

  1. Create an account on FINRA’s enrollment site.1
  2. Enroll for the SIE and pay.1
  3. Schedule a seat at a Prometric test center, or test online.1

Enter your details exactly as a future employer will enter them on your Form U4. If they do not match, the result may not reach your record and you may have to retest.2

What comes after the SIE costs extra

Registering as a representative also needs a representative-level exam, taken through a sponsoring firm. FINRA lists the Series 7 at $395 and the Series 6 and Series 99 at $100.2,3,4,5

Questions

Does a firm have to pay for the SIE?

No. Anyone 18 or older can enroll and pay for the SIE themselves.1,2

Can I take the SIE from home?

Yes. You can test online or at a Prometric test center.1

Related

Sources

Each source below shows the date it was last checked. Rules change; the linked page is the authority.

  1. Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam · FINRA · checked 2026-10-12
  2. SIE Exam and Exam Restructuring Frequently Asked Questions · FINRA · checked 2026-10-12
  3. FINRA Rule 1210 — Registration Requirements · FINRA · checked 2026-10-30
  4. Series 7 – General Securities Representative Exam · FINRA · checked 2026-10-12
  5. Qualification Exams · FINRA · checked 2026-10-12

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