Fees and payments
Fees will remain flat for the upcoming 2021-2022 permit year. Practice permits represent an effectively regulated, advancing, and progressive profession. The College exists to assure the Alberta public that registrants provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care and excellence in nursing practice. Practice permit fees cover the costs of this regulatory process.
All fees include GST (GST #R106692643).
2021-2022 fees
Assessments for new applicants
| Non-refundable assessment | Non-refundable further assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian applicants | $173.25 | |
| Internationally educated applicants | $173.25 | $401.10 |
| Courtesy permit applicants | $57.75 |
Exam assessment
| Exam application | NCLEX re-write* | Neonatal exam ** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New graduates within Canada | $173.25 | $57.75 | Contact us |
| Internationally educated applicants | $57.75 | $57.75 |
* The fees do not include the NCLEX-RN exam cost that applicants will submit through the Pearson VUE website.
** The certification board that administers the exam will require additional fees.
Provisional applicants
| Fee breakdown | Provisional RN | Provisional RN | Provisional NP* | Provisional NP* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit active between | Oct. 1 and April 30 | May 1 and Sept. 30 | Oct. 1 and April 30 | May 1 and Sept. 30 |
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $488.89 | $287.42 | - | - |
| Canadian Nurses Association | $63.65 | $63.65 | - | - |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | $48.00 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 | - | - |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $10.05 | - | - |
| Subtotal | $625.52 | $419.10 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| GST | $31.28 | $20.96 | $5.58 | $5.58 |
| Total fees | $656.80 | $440.06 | $117.08 | $117.08 |
* RNs that are transferring to an NP permit, during the practice year, are only required to pay the fee difference for the CNPS coverage increase.
New graduate registrant
If a new graduate did not apply for a provisional permit, these are their fees to obtain a practice permit after assessment.
| Fee breakdown | RN | RN |
|---|---|---|
| Permit active between | Oct. 1 and April 30 | May 1 and Sept. 30 |
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $488.89 | $287.42 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | $63.65 | $63.65 |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $10.05 |
| Subtotal | $625.52 | $419.10 |
| GST | $31.28 | $20.96 |
| Total fees | $656.80 | $440.06 |
Renewing registrants
Registrants are considered returning to practice should they miss the renewal deadline.
| Fee breakdown | CGN | RN | GNP* | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $438.89 | $488.89 | - | $488.89 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | $63.65 | $63.65 | - | $63.65 |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | $48.00 | $111.50 | $159.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 | - | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $15.00 | - | $15.00 |
| Subtotal | $575.52 | $625.52 | $111.50 | $737.02 |
| GST | $28.78 | $31.28 | $5.58 | $36.85 |
| Total fees | $604.30 | $656.80 | $117.08 | $773.87 |
* GNPs are to renew as an RN, then pay the additional CNPS fee to CARNA.
Nurses returning to practice (includes individuals that missed the renewal deadline)
| Fee breakdown | RN | To RN from non-practicing class | NP | To NP from non-practicing class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $488.89 | $488.89 | $488.89 | $488.89 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.65 |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | $48.00 | $159.50 | 159.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Reinstatement | $100 | - | $100 | - |
| Assessment fee | - | $57 | - | $57 |
| Subtotal | $725.52 | $682.52 | $837.02 | $794.02 |
| GST | $31.28 | $31.28 | $36.85 | $36.85 |
| Total fees | $756.80 | $713.80 | $873.87 | $830.87 |
Partial year permit for practice between May 1 and Sept 30*
| Fee breakdown | CGN | RN | GNP | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $253.92 | $287.42 | - | $287.42 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | $63.65 | $63.65 | - | $63.65 |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48 | $48 | $111.50 | $159.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 | - | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $10.05 | $10.05 | - | $10.05 |
| Subtotal | $385.60 | $419.10 | $111.50 | $530.60 |
| GST | $19.28 | $20.96 | $5.58 | $26.53 |
| Total fees | $ 404.88 | $ 440.06 | $117.08 | $ 557.13 |
* This applies to initial and returning to practice individuals.
** GNPs are to renew as an RN, then pay the additional CNPS fee to the College.
Practicing nurses transferring from another jurisdiction
| Fee breakdown | RN | RN | NP | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers between for current practice year | Oct. 1 and April 30 | May 1 and Sept. 30 | Oct. 1 and April 30 | May 1 and Sept. 30 |
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $488.89 | $308.42 | $488.89 | $287.42 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | -* | -* | -* | -* |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | 48.00 | 159.50 | 159.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $10.05 | $15.00 | $10.05 |
| Subtotal | $561.87 | $376.45 | $673.37 | $466.95 |
| GST | $28.09 | $18.82 | $33.67 | $23.35 |
| Total fees | $589.96 | $395.27 | $707.04 | $490.30 |
*The CNA fee is waived for individuals with existing registration in another Canadian jurisdiction.
Courtesy
| Fee breakdown | RN | NP |
|---|---|---|
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $239.78 | $184.03 |
| Canadian Nurses Association | - | - |
| Canadian Nurses Protection Society | $48.00 | $159.50 |
| Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust | $9.98 | $9.98 |
| Capital contribution | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Subtotal | $312.76 | $368.51 |
| GST | $15.64 | $18.43 |
| Total fees | $328.40 | $386.94 |
Non-practicing
| Fee breakdown | Non-practicing |
|---|---|
| College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta | $40.00 |
| Subtotal | $40.00 |
| GST | $2.00 |
| Total fees | $42.00 |
How to make your payments
Accepting forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Money order
- In-person, by debit
- Online/telephone banking *
*Processing payment can take two to five business days.
Setting up prepayments
Registrants can make fee prepayments through most Canadian banks through these steps:
- Log in to a banking account to make a bill payment.
- Add CARNA as a payee. The bill payment account number is in MyCARNA under ‘My Profile’.
- Set up automatic withdrawals or manually pay online anytime that will automatically apply to an account.
- Balances can be checked anytime in MyCARNA under ‘My Profile’.
Frequently asked questions
Where do my College fees go?
The College uses fees to:
- Set the requirements for becoming a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in Alberta and ensure registrants meet them.
- Ensure registrant's awareness of their accountabilities to deliver safe, competent, ethical nursing care.
- Ensure registrants engage in continuous professional improvement throughout their careers.
- Respond to concerns about nurses’ conduct, competence, and health.
What does the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) fee cover?
This contribution covers a registrant's CNA membership. Membership provides access to resources and supports national initiatives.
What does the Canadian Nurses Protection Society (CNPS) fee cover?
CNPS provides registrants with professional liability protection, as well as offers legal advice, risk management services and legal assistance.
What does the Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust (ARNET) contribution cover?
ARNET is a registered charity that raises, manages and distributes continuing education funds for RNs and NPs. Contributions fund participation in educational opportunities from workshops to degree-level programs in every area of practice.
What does the Capital contribution cover?
Since 2005, a portion of registration fees has gone towards a capital reserve. Capital fees go towards the replacement and preventative maintenance of capital assets, such as infrastructure or information technology. By maintaining a capital reserve, we are able to replace, maintain and invest in the tools necessary to keep CARNA running.