{"id":414,"date":"2022-04-01T17:44:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T17:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=414"},"modified":"2025-11-17T15:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:20:46","slug":"exam-dates-deadlines-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/exam-dates-deadlines-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam Dates, Deadlines and Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Certification Dates, Deadlines and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2951\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:35% 51%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"35% 51%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ballpen-blur-close-up-461077-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-text-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color:#003478\">Spring 2026 Primary Dates and Deadlines<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#003478\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application\/Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 15 &#8211; January 15, 11:59 PM EST&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Accommodation Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/accommodations\/\">Exam Accommodation Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 15,  11:59 PM EST<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">All applications must be submitted by this date. Beginning in 2024, there are no late application deadlines. Applications links are available in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation Deadline Date&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">If a candidate cancels by this date there is a $500 cancellation fee; after this date, the fee will be forfeited. <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/cancellation-policy\/\">ABPath Cancellation Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nursing Mother Accommodation Request Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 15 &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/nursing-mother-accommodations\/\">Nursing Mother Accommodation Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Scheduling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Candidates will be notified in March when scheduling opens. Candidates must complete their application in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a> prior to scheduling with Pearson VUE. Candidates will schedule their own exam date(s) and location(s) from select dates in the exam window below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Please note that not all dates within the exam window will be available at all Pearson VUE centers<\/strong>. You may want to check different Pearson VUE locations for other availability. Exam dates and locations are at the discretion of Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">For International scheduling please contact <a href=\"mailto:mary@abpath.org\">mary@abpath.org<\/a>. Locations are limited.  Beginning in 2024, exams will no longer be administered in Quebec, Canada. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scheduling Deadline Date<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 11 \u2013 June 6, 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">*All exam dates and deadlines are subject to change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-text-color has-white-color\" style=\"background-color:#003478\">Fall 2026 Primary Dates and Deadlines<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#003478\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application\/Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 16 &#8211; May 15, 11:59 PM EST<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Accommodation Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/accommodations\/\">Exam Accommodation Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 15 , 11:59 PM EST<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">All applications must be submitted by this date. Beginning in 2024, there are no late application deadlines. Applications are available in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadline for those with a Period of Board Eligibility <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July 15, 11:59 PM EST<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">This deadline only applies to AP and\/or CP exams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nursing Mother Accommodation Request Deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July 15 &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/nursing-mother-accommodations\/\">Nursing Mother Accommodation Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation Deadline Date<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July 29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">If a candidate cancels by this date there is a $500 cancellation fee; after this date, the fee will be forfeited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Scheduling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Candidates will be notified in August when scheduling opens. Candidates must complete their application in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a> prior to scheduling with Pearson VUE. Candidates will schedule their own exam date(s) and location(s) from select dates in the exam window below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Please note that not all dates within the exam window will be available at all Pearson VUE centers.<\/strong> You may want to check different Pearson VUE locations for other availability. Exam dates and locations are at the discretion of Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">For International scheduling please contact <a href=\"mailto:mary@abpath.org\">mary@abpath.org<\/a>. Locations are limited. Beginning in 2024, exams will no longer be administered in Quebec, Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scheduling Deadline Date<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exams Dates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 5 &#8211; October 19, 2026 <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Exams will be administered at Pearson VUE Professional Testing Centers. International locations are limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*All exam dates and deadlines are subject to change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\" style=\"color:#003478\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-text-color\" style=\"background-color:#dee2e5;color:#003478\">2027 Exam Dates<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#dee2e5\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring 202<\/strong>7<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 10 &#8211; June 5, 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fall 202<\/strong>7<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 4 &#8211; October 18, 2027<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,52,120) 0%,rgb(32,103,236) 73%)\">Exam Application Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Combined AP\/CP<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">$2600<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AP<\/strong> <strong>Only<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">$2100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>AP portion of combined AP\/CP<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">$2100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>CP portion of combined AP\/CP<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p 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