CSLB Quick Facts

License required for jobs over
$1,000
Minimum contractor bond
$25,000
Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

The CSLB oversees 46 contractor classifications in California.

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Financing

Flexible Financing for Your Tuition

Don’t let cost stand between you and your license. Spread your tuition over time with a payment plan that fits your budget, and start your exam prep right away.

Make Getting Licensed Affordable

Your contractor license is one of the highest-return investments you can make in your trade, but we know upfront cost can feel like a hurdle. It does not have to be.

With a flexible payment plan, you can spread your tuition over time and begin your exam prep immediately instead of waiting until you have saved the full amount. The sooner you start, the sooner you are licensed and bidding the bigger work.

We have helped California contractors find a way to get licensed for 40+ Years. Call us and we will go over the payment options that fit your situation.

This page is general information about payment options and is not financial advice. Plan terms are confirmed when you enroll.

Your Options

Ways to Make Tuition Work

A few ways we help students get licensed without the cost getting in the way.

Flexible Payment Plans

Spread your tuition over time instead of paying all at once. We work with you to set up a plan that fits your budget so cost is not what keeps you from getting licensed.

An Investment That Pays Back

A contractor license lets you legally take jobs over $1,000 and bid the larger, higher-paying work. For most students, tuition is a small fraction of what their license earns back.

Scholarships May Help

If you qualify, a scholarship can reduce what you pay out of pocket. It is worth checking before you enroll. See our scholarship program for details.

Looking for tuition by program? See school tuition. Ready to talk through a plan? Call 800-809-6463.

Common Questions

Financing Questions

Yes. We offer flexible payment options so you can spread your tuition over time rather than paying it all upfront. Call 800-809-6463 and we will help you set up a plan that works for your budget.
Plan terms, including any down payment, depend on the program you choose and the option that fits you best. Call us for current details and we will walk you through what your plan would look like.
Requirements vary by the financing option you choose. The fastest way to know what you qualify for is a quick call - we will explain your options without any obligation to enroll.
Possibly. If you qualify for a scholarship, it can lower your tuition, and a payment plan can spread the remaining balance. Ask us when you call and we will help you put the pieces together.
No. Setting up a payment plan is part of enrolling, so you can get started on your exam prep right away while paying over time.
Call us at 800-809-6463. Tell us which program you are interested in and we will go over the payment options available to you.

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