Candidates may cancel their application up to 45 days prior to the initial date of an  administration. CEO must receive written and signed notification of a candidate's intent to cancel. A refund of the fee less an administrative charge of $300.00 will be made.

Candidates who cancel within 45 days of the administration date will not receive any reimbursement of their fees, unless exceptional and substantive circumstances are deemed worthy of reimbursement by the Executive Committee of CEO.

Cancellation or rescheduling of an administration of the CSAO as a result of natural disaster or other causes is at the discretion of the Executive Committee of CEO. CEO is not responsible for candidate's expenditures, losses, or damages in the event of cancellation or rescheduling.