Nothing in life is guaranteed. That’s why we offer PassProtection™. We’re so confident that your dedication and our study materials will help you pass the CFA exam that should you need a second chance, we’ll pay for your entire Essential, Premium, or Ultimate exam prep package for your next exam sitting.
To be eligible for a free CFA exam prep package, you must meet the following criteria:
Have previously purchased an Essential, Premium, or Ultimate Package.
Are registered to retake your CFA exam after a failed attempt OR you have an approved exam deferral through CFA Institute.
If you meet these criteria, you qualify for one of the following offers:
Receive the same online study package materials as included with the prior exam prep package purchased free of charge for your next exam sitting. This also applies to any add-on products purchased when you bought your initial exam prep package, including: SchweserNotes Audio MP3; Flashcards; Schweser’s Secret Sauce® (for Essential package purchases only); Mock Exam 5; Mock Exam 6; 1-Day Item Set Review Workshops (Level II only); and 1-Day Essay Writing Workshops (Level III only).
Receive updated online materials based on the prior exam prep package purchased if you are retaking the exam in the next curriculum year, or if your exam has been deferred into the next curriculum year.
Receive updated print materials based on the prior exam prep package purchased if you are retaking the exam in the next curriculum year, or if your exam has been deferred into the next curriculum year. For printed materials, you only need to pay $49 plus shipping.
If you initially purchased an Essential package, you are eligible to upgrade to a Premium package for $149 plus shipping (retail starting at $999), which gives you access to online expert-led instruction and review. Or you can get access to Live Online and OnDemand instruction and review, plus the full suite of Schweser study tools, by upgrading to an Ultimate package for $299 plus shipping (retail starting at $1,399). If you initially purchased a Premium package, you are eligible to upgrade to an Ultimate package for $149 plus shipping (retail starting at $1,399).
Please Note: If you qualify for one of these offers but the prior exam prep package that you purchased is no longer available for a future curriculum year, you will be awarded the nearest equivalent exam prep package.
You are eligible to receive PassProtection™ up to 36 months after your initial study package purchase. If it has been more than 36 months since your initial study package purchase, you may still qualify for a discount under PassProtection™.
For the discount to be applied, Kaplan Schweser must receive proof of your CFA® exam registration for the same level. Your order will not be processed until this written documentation is both received and verified by Kaplan Schweser.
Redeem or see if you qualify for the PassProtection™ discount by contacting our Customer Service team. Please note: All PassProtection™ orders must be facilitated by our Customer Service team; online orders for the PassProtection™ discount will not be accepted.
*Terms and Conditions: Excludes the Basic package. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotions, cannot be retroactively applied to purchases prior to the effective date of PassProtection™ and is not transferrable or redeemable for cash value.
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Leader in CFA Prep: These are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between June 30 and August 30, 2021. For this survey, a sample of 313 U.S. CFA Level I and Level II candidates was interviewed online. The survey was fielded to subscribers of 300Hours.com and AnalystForum.com.
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