Is the NBCE Misleading the Profession on Exam Fees?

The NBCE uses student loan money to fund its activities while enjoying a monopoly on testing within chiropractic. Our analysis of their publicly available financial data from 2016 to 2022 shows a notable increase in net assets year over year, reaching a staggering $41 million in 2022. This increase came despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, during which the NBCE claimed financial strain as a pretext for raising exam fees. It's critical to scrutinize the NBCE's decision to increase exam fees during a global crisis. CLICK HERE for more on that storyImpact on Aspiring Chiropractors: Delays and Financial BurdensThe NBCE's monopoly on chiropractic testing has profound implications.