Welcome to the Washington State Bar Association’s resource page for July 2026 Bar Exam Expense Reimbursement. This page is designed to guide applicants through the process of requesting reimbursement for eligible bar exam-related expenses.
Eligibility
Reimbursement of applicant expenses is based on the following eligibility guidelines:
- If you do not elect the exam waiver or are not eligible for the exam waiver: WSBA will reimburse nonrefundable travel and lodging expenses, meals, change fees, and other reasonable expenses determined to be bar exam related — including childcare and out-of-state travel.
- If you elect to accept the exam waiver: WSBA will reimburse for nonrefundable exam-related costs incurred in anticipation of needing to extend the test to a third day on July 30, 2026.
Submission Procedures
To submit your reimbursement request:
- Complete the applicable forms
- July 2026 Bar Exam Expense Report
- Reimbursement of Childcare for Washington July 2026 Bar Exam (if applicable)
- Attach all relevant detailed receipts to your forms.
- Email your completed materials to 2026BarExamExpense@wsba.org with subject line including your First and Last Name, Applicant Number, followed by “July Bar Exam Reimbursement Request”.
Submission Deadline
Signed and dated expense reports must be received by: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Processing Time & Delivery
Reimbursements will be processed in the order they are received. Payments will be sent in the form of a paper check which are issued weekly. Checks will be made out to the name and sent to the address provided on the expense report. Checks will be mailed via USPS.
Resources
For questions about the reimbursement process or if you need assistance, please contact 2026BarExamExpense@wsba.org.
For questions regarding accessibility or accommodations, please contact accommodations@wsba.org.
