Updated: Aug. 21, 2026

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:

  • You must have been registered and present at the July 2026 exam but unable to take the exam due to the technology failure.
  • 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, before the exam was cancelled.

Submission Procedures


To submit your reimbursement request:

  1. Complete the applicable forms
  2. Attach all relevant detailed receipts to your forms.
  3. Email your completed materials to 2026BarExamExpense@wsba.org with subject line including your First and Last Name, NCBE Number, followed by “July Bar Exam Reimbursement Request”.

Note: NCBE technology fees are handled separately from WSBA reimbursement. No new technology fee applies if you choose the September make-up exam. If you transfer to February 2027, your July fee will be refunded, but a new technology fee applies at registration. If you withdraw, you'll receive a full refund of your July fee. You can also find additional information on NCBE's FAQ page.

Submission Deadline


Signed and dated expense reports must be submitted by Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

You will receive a confirmation email that we received your submission and a second email when your expense has been reviewed and submitted for processing.

Processing Time & Delivery


Reimbursements will be processed in the order they are received. Payments will be sent in the form of paper checks, which are issued weekly. After your expense report is approved, payment will be mailed within a week. Checks will be made out to the name and sent to the address provided on the expense report. Checks will be mailed via USPS.

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