Renewal By Continuing Education Credits
CST’s that are completing a 6-year cycle must earn 80 credits in order to renew their credential. CST’s completing a 4-year cycle must earn 60 credits to renew their credential. Upon renewal of the credential all individuals will be placed on a 4-year 60 credit cycle.
CFA’s that are completing a 6-year cycle must earn 100 credits in order to renew their credential. CFA’s completing a 4-year cycle must earn 75 credits to renew their credential. Upon renewal of the credential all individuals will be placed on a 4-year 75 credit cycle.
Please remember that renewal is a two-step process: 1) Submit CE credits to AST for processing and recording and 2) Submit the NBSTSA Certification Renewal form to the NBSTSA with the renewal fee. If you have any questions please contact AST (800-637-7433 or www.ast.org) or NBSTSA (800-707-0057).