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For electronic transcripts, those with expiration dates cannot be accepted. Expirations on links to the document are acceptable. Electronic submissions should be sent [to](to DPLSEduc@nysed.gov)[ ](to DPLSEduc@nysed.gov)[DPLSEduc@nysed.gov](to DPLSEduc@nysed.gov). | Form 2\u003Cbr>Certification of Professional Education | | |\n|  | Course syllabi or other documentation demonstrating substantial equivalence requirements |  | |\n| Supervisor(s) submitting verification of at least 36 months of supervised experience in diagnosis and psychotherapy as a LMSW in NY. The experience requirement cannot be reduced, and other direct activities may not substitute for supervised experience in diagnosis and psychotherapy. | Form 4\u003Cbr>Applicant Experience Record** | | |\n| Must be submitted directly by the supervisor | Form 4B\u003Cbr>Certification of Experience for LCSW | | |\n| After receipt of application, fee and NYSED approval of education and experience or practice | Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical  Examination | | |\n\n* An appropriately recognized program must be offered by a regionally accredited college or university in the US or be recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the program is offered.  \n** Supervision Requirements: Licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist or physician who meets the requirements of section 74.6 of the Commissioner’s Regulations in an acceptable setting as defined in section 74.6  \nSubmit a NYSED “Contact Us” Form for questions regarding specific applications or to check the status of alicensure application.  \nFees  \n\n| Profession | Initial License Fees |  |  | Re-Registration Fees |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Application | Registration | Total Fee | Continuing\u003Cbr>Education | Registration | Total Fee |\n| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $115 | $179 | $294 | $45 | $179 | $224 |\n| Licensed Master Social Worker | $115 | $179 | $294 | $45 | $179 | $224 |\n\nASWB Clinical exam: $260  \nPEF Education and Cost Saving Opportunities  \nCertification and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement (CLRFR) Program  \n• Provides reimbursement for the cost of examinations for first time certification, licensure, or designation  \n• Maximum reimbursement up to $1,100 per calendar year, will not cover incomplete or failed exams  \nCollege Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) Program  \n• Provides reimbursement for job-related or career-related courses or Credit by Examination (CBE) exams that lead to college credit at an accredited college, university, or institution  \n• Maximum reimbursement up to $5,000 (will not cover incomplete or failed courses) Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) Program  \n• Provides reimbursement for attendance at professional development courses, workshops, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and educational events given by approved providers and that do not result in college credit  \n• Maximum reimbursement up to $1,600 per calendar year, requires successful completion of a course or event  \nPublic Service Workshop Program (PSWP)  \n• Free Social Worker Continued Education Unit (CEU) workshops  \nContact Training Specialist Kim Loccisano ( [Kim. Loccisano@pef.org](Kim. Loccisano@pef.org)) with any questions.","cbCaimNnipvUw2Mi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimNnipvUw2Mi","pdf",90379,"English","# Licensure Eligibility Requirements\n## Education Pathways (A or B)\n# Required Application Forms\n## Form 1 - Licensure Application and Fee\n## Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education\n## Form 4 - Applicant Experience Record\n## Form 4B - Certification of Experience for LCSW\n# Application, Approval, and Examination\n## NYSED Approval After Application Receipt\n## ASWB Clinical Examination","[{\"question\":\"What fees and reimbursements are provided for licensing and certification?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists initial and re-registration fees for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers, and the ASWB Clinical exam fee. 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