The 14-day refund window begins when?

• A. The committee receives the application
• B. The applicant signs the application
• C. The examination date is scheduled
• D. The applicant pays the fee

Answer: (A)

The 14-day refund window starts when the committee actually receives the application. That moment marks when the board begins processing your file and determining eligibility, so refunds are tied to the official receipt of your materials. Actions like signing the application, scheduling an exam date, or paying a fee can happen before the board has your submission, and those steps do not start the clock for refunds. Only once the committee has the application in hand can the 14-day period run, ensuring the refund rule applies from the point the board first has your information to review.