Application Process & Fees
Submit Application
Initial Certification: The HSLP application is part of the certification process. It is used to gather candidate information, determine eligibility and document required acknowledgements. Applications are good for 6 months.
The application includes sections for:
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Personal information (must match your legal ID)
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Education and field of study
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Years of risk management experience
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Declaration of eligibility based on one of the two paths
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Attestation and agreement to certification standards
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ADA accommodation request (if needed)
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Fee payment
Candidates should review all instructions carefully before submitting the form. The legal name entered in the application must match the identification that will be used during the testing and proctoring process.
Maintenance of Certification: Completion of the HSLP renewal application to attest to education requirements. Incomplete application for initial certification or maintenance will be deleted if not completed within a year.
Unforeseen Circumstances: There may be times when unforeseen circumstances can impact a person’s ability to maintain their certification such as illness, military service, or family circumstances. The Certification Coordinators decide on a case-by-case basis, based on the circumstances and the status of the certification if the certification can be put on Idle for a specified period of time. Requests in writing must be submitted for idle status and documentation may be requested to support the request.

