Why does the GBEC charge a fee to take the GOE?

  • The General Convention budget of The Episcopal Church requires that the GBEC cover all of the costs of creating, administering and evaluating the GOE with an "examination fee."

What does the GOE cost?

  • The GOE fee is $750.

Who pays the fee?

  • Most Bishops pay the fee for their Candidates. Those Candidates nominated by seminary deans usually pay the fee themselves through the office of the nominating dean. However, the GOE fee should not prevent any Candidate from taking the exam. The GBEC does not accept personal checks or credit or debit cards.