Free After 3

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Don’t give up—your next Praxis test could be free.

The Free After 3 program is here to support your path to the classroom. If you’ve taken the same test three times, you may be eligible for free retakes.

To qualify, you must:

  • Have your first test attempt on or after October 1, 2025 (no prior attempts will be considered).
  • Have three or more registrations for the same test title.
  • Have reported scores for each of those attempts.
  • Be within five years of the date your third attempt’s scores were reported.

How it works:

  1. Get Notified: Eligible candidates will receive an email within three days of receiving your score report of your third test attempt. The email will include a link to a form request
  2. Complete and Submit Online Form: Provide name, candidate ID, email, test code, and testing dates
  3. Receive Voucher: Once verified, you’ll be emailed a test-specific voucher to use at checkout

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What is the Free After 3 retake policy?

Praxis offers free retakes for test takers that have completed three attempts on the same Praxis test. If you are eligible you can retake your Praxis test at no cost.

Do tests taken before October 1, 2025 count toward Free After 3 eligibility?

No. All three test attempts must begin with a test taken on or after October 1, 2025 to qualify for the Free After 3 retake policy. Tests taken before this date do not count toward the three-attempt requirement.

How many free retakes can a test taker receive?

You can request unlimited free retakes for eligible tests, as long as you’re within the five-year window that begins when your third attempt’s scores were reported.

How will I know if I qualify?

If you qualify, Praxis will notify you by email within three days of receiving your score report of your third test attempt. The email will include a link to a request form.

Can I retake the test multiple times with one voucher?

No. You must request a new voucher for each retake. Vouchers are valid for 6 months.

Are all Praxis tests included?

Included:

  • All Praxis test titles
  • Praxis Steps: If you’ve taken the same step 3+ times, you can request free retakes for that step.

Not Included:

  • Praxis Bridge products: These are excluded from the Free After 3 policy. If you qualify for both Praxis Bridge and Free After 3, you must choose one:
  • Retake the full test for free, or
  • Pay for the Praxis Bridge product.
  • ParaPro and ParaPathways are not Praxis titles. This only applies to Praxis titles.


For more details, download the full FAQ document.