This program was created to assist current students and graduates who are CPA candidates with some of the costs associated with taking the CPA Exam. At least 60 extraordinary applicants will be paid up to $1,000 in a lump sum to reimburse and assist with expenses for exam fees and CPA exam preparatory courses.

Applicants must provide a copy of their Notice to Schedule (NTS) for at least one section of the CPA Exam and a copy of the receipt for payment of exam application fees. For reimbursement of CPA Exam preparatory courses/materials, applicants must provide proof of purchase with their application. Some recipients may be awarded less than the full amount of this grant.

The Controllers Council™ provides financial support to the AICPA Foundation CPA Exam Grant through their Controllers for a Cause™ Scholarship Fund that is focused on improving the CPA shortage and building awareness of the amazing opportunities for CPA careers. This grant enhances the Foundation’s ability to financially support candidates with the costs associated with taking the CPA Exam, including fees and preparatory courses.

The Controllers Council™ is a national member association, community and platform of more than 100,000 Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, best practice resources, networking, recognition and more.

This grant does not intend to reimburse tuition expenses and may be taxable by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

An eligible applicant must:

• Demonstrate financial need, as assessed by application criteria, and be able to describe and provide evidence on why you need financial help to cover CPA Exam expenses.
• Not be receiving any full or partial scholarships, grants, or employer reimbursements that would fully cover or exceed their CPA Exam expenses, including preparatory course costs..
• Be planning to pursue CPA licensure but not currently be a CPA.
• Provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of your Notice To Schedule to sit for at least one part of the exam.
• Have not passed the CPA Exam - must have at least 1 part left to test.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).

Applicants must provide the following required documents:

• A copy of your Notice to Schedule (NTS) AND a copy of your receipt for payment of exam application fees.
• If applicable, receipts of paid exam preparatory courses for reimbursement (no more than $1,000 in total will be reimbursed to selected recipients).
• Unofficial or official-student-issued academic transcript(s) from your graduate and/or undergraduate degree where the 120 or 150 credit hour requirement was met; state dependent.
• A copy of your updated resume.
• A completed online application.

Note: You must be signed in on ThisWayToCPA.com before being able to apply for this opportunity. If you have never registered for an account on this site, register above (top-right corner) as a student or professional. Current students should select “Join the AICPA” to register as students and apply for free AICPA Student Affiliate membership. Graduates should select “Create Your Account” to register as professionals. After creating an account and signing in, you may then return to this page to start the application.

AICPA Student Affiliate membership or AICPA CPA Exam Candidate membership is not required to apply, but it is encouraged. AICPA Student Affiliate membership is free.

AICPA & CIMA staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this grant.

Contact Information: scholarships@aicpa.org