D. Costs of Appeals

No charge is levied by the NEB for considering a Primary Appeal. A candidate requesting a Secondary Appeal will be required to deposit with the NEB the sum of $2,000 CAD along with the Notice of Secondary Appeal. If the candidate’s appeal is upheld, the cost of the Secondary Appeal (except for the candidate’s personal costs) will be paid by the NEB and the candidate’s deposit will be refunded in full. 

If the Secondary Appeal is denied, the candidate will be required to pay all costs of the appeal, and the candidate’s deposit will be applied to the payment of those costs. Any excess deposit moneys remaining after payment in full of those costs will be refunded to the candidate; but if the costs of the Secondary Appeal total more than the deposit, the balance owing must be paid to the NEB.

In addition, candidates who initiate Secondary Appeal procedures will be charged a minimum, non-refundable fee of $300 CAD. Actual costs over and above this $300 will be charged to candidates. Candidates whose appeal is granted will be reimbursed the latter amount. All direct or personal costs to a candidate associated with an appeal, including any legal fees, remain the responsibility of the candidate.

The NEB accepts no responsibility for any loss of income suffered by candidates as a result of being unsuccessful in the Examination or as a result of decisions altered by appeal.