AAFCS Paper-Based Testing Registration

Welcome to the online registration system for the portfolio of AAFCS paper-based competency assessments. By completing this step in the registration process, you will supply the personal information collected from all test candidates for AAFCS records.

NOTE: For specific details about the paper-based administration, please contact the event coordinator.

Thank you for participating in the AAFCS professional competency assessment program. Best wishes for a successful experience!

Registrant Information

* = Required
* First Name
Middle Initial
* Last Name
* Address 1
Address 2
* City
* State / Province

Enter Other:
* Zip
* E-mail Address
* E-mail Address Confirm
* Daytime Telephone xxx-xx-xxxx
* Evening Telephone xxx-xxx-xxxx

* Are you testing to pursue a Part C Early Intervention Certification from the VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)?

Yes

No

* Check the box indicating for which AAFCS professional level assessment you elect to be a candidate:

	200-Family and Consumer Sciences - Composite Exam
	201-Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Science Concentration Exam
	202-Human Development & Family Studies Concentration Exam

* Check the box indicating for which AAFCS professional level assessment you elect to be a candidate:

	200-Family and Consumer Sciences - Composite Exam
	201-Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Science Concentration Exam
	202-Human Development & Family Studies Concentration Exam
	203-Personal & Family Finance Educator Exam
	Nutrition & Wellness Educator

* The State of Texas requires reporting of test results to include the candidates's Social Security number. Please enter your SS# including hyphens (xxx-xx-xxxx)

* Check the route through which you are obtaining Texas Teacher certification in Family & Consumer Sciences:

	University-Based Initial Educator Preparation
	University-Based Additional Educator Preparation
	Alternative Certification Educator Preparation
	Out-of-State/Country Preparation
	Temporary Teacher Certificate
	Additional Certification by Examination Only
	Pre-Admission Content Tests

* What is the approval to test code (previously referred to as a barcode) received from your educator preparation program?

* What is the 2-letter state abbreviation?

Affidavit and Examination Agreement

- I am eligible to sit for the AAFCS examination based on having already completed or being within one year of completing a baccalaureate degree

- I will treat all information related to the examination as confidential, whether provided to me by AAFCS or received from other sources.

- All information provided by me in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. AAFCS may, in its sole discretion, make inquiry of individuals and organizations directly or indirectly referenced in any part of this document to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information I have provided.

- I have fully read the contents of the Candidate Information Bulletin for the selected assessment and agree with all policies and stipulations contained therein.

- I understand that my successful performance on either AAFCS examination 200, 201, or 202 will satisfy one of the requirements for the corresponding Texas teacher certification. I will make formal application for teacher certification with the Texas State Board for Educator Certification after all qualifying requirements have been met. I understand that my successful performance on one of the exams in the AAFCS examination system will satisfy one of the requirements for a national professional level credential awarded by AAFCS. Subsequently, obtaining the national AAFCS credential would be optional and would require submitting a separate national certification application and fee, agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Ethics, and meeting ongoing professional development requirements.

- I understand that my test score will be reported to me, the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, and the Texas educator preparation program indicated through this test registration, if any.

- I understand that the test registration process is not complete and valid until full payment has been received by AAFCS.

* -Do you agree to the terms of the Affidavit and Examination Agreement as stated?

Yes

No

AFFIDAVIT AND EXAMINATION AGREEMENT

- I am eligible to sit for the AAFCS examination based on having already completed or being within one year of completing a baccalaureate degree

- I will treat all information related to the examination as confidential, whether provided to me by AAFCS or received from other sources.

- All information provided by me in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. AAFCS may, in its sole discretion, make inquiry of individuals and organizations directly or indirectly referenced in any part of this document to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information I have provided.

- I have fully read the contents of the Candidate Information Bulletin for the selected assessment and agree with all policies and stipulations contained therein.

- I understand that my successful performance on one of the exams in the AAFCS examination system will satisfy one of the requirements for a National professional level certification awarded by AAFCS. Subsequently, obtaining the national AAFCS credential would be optional and would require submitting a separate national certification application and fee, agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Ethics, and meeting ongoing professional development requirements.

- I understand that my test score will be reported to me.

- I understand that the test registration process is not complete and valid until full payment has been received by AAFCS.

* Do you agree to the terms of the Affidavit and Examination Agreement as stated?

Yes

No

Only those who agree to the terms of the Affidavit and Examination Agreement are allowed to participate in AAFCS exam administration. Either change your response to 'yes' indicating agreement to the Affidavit and Examination Agreement or exit the registration process at this point.

Cancellation Refund Policy:
AAFCS paper-based test registration fees are nonrefundable. With payment of a $25 rescheduling fee, the testing fee can be applied toward the fee of another test administration within 12 months of the originally scheduled testing date. Candidates may elect to apply the testing fee paid toward either paper-based test administration at an event for which the candidate qualifies or toward the computer-based testing fee for an official testing period (January, March, May, July, September, or November).

* Do you agree to the terms of the Cancellation Refund Policy as stated?

Yes

No

Only those who agree to the terms of the Cancellation Refund Policy are allowed to participate in AAFCS exam administration. Either change your response to 'yes' indicating agreement to the Cancellation Refund Policy or exit the registration process at this point.

RETAKE INFORMATION FOR TEXAS CANDIDATES (Per Texas Education Agency Policy):
You are limited to five attempts to take a certification test. The five attempts include the first attempt to pass the examination and four retakes. All attempts taken before September 1, 2015 count as one attempt. If you choose to register again for the same test after completion of the fifth testing attempt, your scores will not be counted towards certification and you will assume responsibility for test fees paid.

* Do you agree to the terms of the Retake Policy (per Texas Education Agency) as stated?

Yes

No

Only those who agree to the terms of the Retake Policy (per TEA) are allowed to participate in AAFCS exam administration. Either change your response to 'yes' or exit the registration process at this point.

Contact

AAFCS Certification
400 N. Columbus Street Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
1 (703) 706-4604
certification@aafcs.org