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Credential Programs

Applying for Your Credential

After completing your program, you will need to submit an application for your teaching or services credential to the Credential Analyst in the Kremen School, Education Room 100. Do not send the Fresno State application directly to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); you must apply through Fresno State.

Current Processing Fees:

  • $25 Fresno State processing fee.
  • $102.65 CTC processing fee will be paid online by credit/debit card. This fee will be less if you hold a valid Certificate of Clearance fee credit. 

Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Announcement
The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is being retired and will no longer be offered after June 30, 2025. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has adopted a transition plan for the RICA Written Examination and RICA Video Performance Assessment pursuant to the Commission's work to implement Senate Bill 488 (Chap. 678, Stats. 2021) , commonly referred to as SB 488.  Candidates who complete all other credential requirements except for the RICA (not passed before July 1, 2025) will be required to take the Foundations of Reading examination (see also PSA 24-10).