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Hillsborough, NJ 08844 USA
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Examination Appeal Procedure

A candidate who fails the examination may appeal to the Appeals Committee for the following reasons:
  • Belief that an administrative, technical or procedural error has occurred;
  • Mitigating circumstances, e.g., a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was not adequately addressed (e.g., time to take the exam, lavatory facilities, suitable seating, etc.).
Examination Appeal Form

The appeal must be submitted in writing within 30 days of notification of failure, and sent to

Appeals Committee
IOA-Board of Certification
390 Amwell Road, Suite 402
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

fax: +1 (908) 842-0376

All appeals must in the form of a written request and contain the rationale for the appeal. Appeals must contain a statement of why the individual believes that the Fail grade was improper and must include all supporting documentation. The Appeals Committee will endeavor to render a decision within a period of 30 days. The decision by the Appeals Committee will be final.