Path to Licensure

Create an NCEES Account
Create an account with NCEES obtain your NCEES ID. Click here to create an account.  

Once you have your account created, you also need to register to take the exam through NCEES. The NCEES Exam fee is $175 payable to NCEES during registration.  

Apply for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EI/FE)
Once you have your NCEES ID, you may apply to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (sometimes known as the EI or EIT exam).  

Prepare for the FE Exam
ISPE frequently hears from long time graduates looking to go back and get licensed, hoping that years of experience will somehow exempt them from having to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. It is not possible. Take the FE/EI as soon as you can. The computer-based FE contains 110 multiple-choice questions; and each examinee should allow 6 hours for your exam "appointment."  At this time, the FE is offered in seven disciplines:  FE Chemical, FE Civil, FE Electrical and Computer, FE Environmental, FE Industrial, FE Mechanical, FE Other disciplines.

For a comprehensive overview of the FE Exam, what is allowed, and what to expect, check out the NCEES FE Exam Guide.

Explore FE Review Courses.  ISPE recommends courses offered through the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers.

Licensing Exam Prep

Apply for EI Registration
After successful completion of the FE Exam, candidates can apply for official registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) with the State of Illinois. Applicants will use the forms for Enrolled Engineering Intern by Acceptance of Application.  ​

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​ISPE works closely with the Illinois Engineering Initiative to offer scholarships to Illinois students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. NSPE also offers multiple scholarships for graduate and undergraduate engineering students. Qualifying students can apply today!

IEI Scholarships

NSPE Scholarships