The Short Version
- Earn the Exam Ready badge by studying thoroughly with our app
- Take your FE or PE exam
- If you don't pass, send us your score report and badge verification code
- Get a full refund of your license purchase
How the Pass Guarantee Works
FE Test Prep is built for engineers who put in the work: timed practice, review, reference lookup, and calculator discipline. To back that up, we offer a money-back guarantee tied to our Exam Ready badge — an account-based completion record showing that you finished a thorough study program.
This is not an unconditional refund policy. It is a commitment: if you do the documented preparation and still do not pass, we will make it right.
Step 1: Earn the Exam Ready Badge
The Exam Ready badge is the highest achievement in FE Test Prep. To earn it, your study profile must show:
- 500+ questions answered across your discipline
- Mastery in half or more of your exam topics (80%+ accuracy with 20+ attempts per topic)
- 3+ full-length practice exams (110 questions for FE; 80 or 85 questions for PE depending on the discipline)
- 70%+ of your exam topics attempted
- 30+ distinct days of study activity
- 40+ hours of total study time
When you meet these criteria, the app awards you the "Ready for the Test" badge automatically. You then claim the badge through the app, which generates an 8-character verification code — a server-signed proof that you earned it legitimately.
Save this verification code. You'll need it if you file a guarantee claim.
Step 2: Take Your Exam
Register for your FE or PE exam through NCEES and take it at a Pearson VUE testing center. The guarantee applies to the first exam attempt after you earn the Exam Ready badge.
Step 3: If You Don't Pass
If your NCEES score report shows a failing result, email us within 30 days of your exam date:
Email FEExamTestPrep@gmail.com with:
- Your 8-character badge verification code
- Your NCEES score report (screenshot or PDF)
- The email address used to purchase your license
We'll verify your badge, confirm your purchase, and process a full refund to your original payment method. Refunds are typically completed within 5–10 business days.
Why We Require the Badge
The Exam Ready badge exists for two reasons:
- It protects you. The badge requirements are modeled on the study patterns of engineers who pass. If you earn it, you've genuinely prepared. That's the point — we want you to pass, not to need the refund.
- It keeps the guarantee honest. Without a measurable preparation threshold, a guarantee would just be a free trial with extra steps. The badge ensures that both sides are acting in good faith.
What the Guarantee Does NOT Cover
- Purchases made with promo or beta codes (free access)
- Exam attempts taken before earning the Exam Ready badge
- Claims submitted more than 30 days after the exam date
- Second or subsequent exam attempts (the guarantee covers your first attempt after earning the badge)
- Refund requests without a valid badge verification code
Last reviewed: June 13, 2026. Guarantee requirements were checked against the current FE and PE discipline set, including PE Computer Engineering and PE Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls, and Communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I earned the badge but forgot to claim it before my exam?
You can claim the badge at any time after earning it. The app checks your current profile data, so as long as your study history is intact, claiming after your exam is fine. Just make sure to claim it before submitting your guarantee request.
Does the guarantee apply to PE exams too?
Yes. The pass guarantee applies to all FE and PE disciplines offered by FE Test Prep, as long as you earn the Exam Ready badge for the discipline you're testing in.
What if I used a different email to buy vs. register for NCEES?
That's fine. We verify your purchase using the email from your Stripe receipt. Your NCEES registration email doesn't need to match.
Can I get a refund without the badge?
The pass guarantee specifically requires the Exam Ready badge. Without it, the standard policy applies. That said, if you have a unique situation, reach out to FEExamTestPrep@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help.
How do I find my verification code?
After claiming the Exam Ready badge in the app, your verification code is shown in a toast notification and saved in your browser. If you lose it, contact us with your license key and email, and we can look it up.