Path to Licensure

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

Once an NCEES account has been created, prospective applicants also need to register to take the FE and PE exam through NCEES. The NCEES Exam fee is $175 payable to NCEES during registration.  

Apply for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EI/FE)
Once an NCEES ID has been obtained, prospective engineers may apply to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (sometimes known as the EI exam).  

Requirements for taking the FE Exam can be found here. 

Prepare for the FE Exam
ESI 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 possible after graduation. The computer-based FE contains 110 multiple-choice questions; and each examinee should allow 6 hours for each 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.  ESI recommends courses offered through the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers.

Licensing Exam Prep

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ESI works closely with the Illinois Engineering Initiative to offer scholarships to Illinois students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Qualifying students can apply today!

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