Term 2 Close-Off Date – 20 March 2026

What is the Term 2 registration close-off date?

The close-off date to register for Term 2 (March – May 2026) is Friday, 20 March 2026.

Students must enrol in their required module(s) on or before this date if they wish to sit their exams in May 2026.

Registration for Term 2 opened on Monday, 1 September 2025.

What happens if I miss the Term 2 close-off date?

If you do not enrol by Friday, 20 March 2026, you will not be able to sit the May 2026 exam session.

Instead, you will need to register for the next available term (Term 3) when enrolling for your module.

When are the Term 2 exams taking place?

The Term 2 exam session runs in May 2026 depending on the module.

Examples include:

9 May 2026

• QFA Financial Advice – 8:30am

• QFA Regulation – 12:30pm

• DC Pension Scheme Trustee Principles – 10:00am

16 May 2026

• QFA Pensions – 12:30pm

• QFA Investment – 4:00pm

• Credit Union Governance & Risk – 9:00am

• DC Pension Scheme Trustee Practices – 9:00am

23 May 2026

• QFA Loans – 9:00am

• QFA Life Assurance – 1:00pm

• Credit Union Practices – 1:00pm

Students should check their specific module exam date and time  once registered by logging in to the members area of www.lia.ie. 

When will results be released?

Provisional results are issued shortly after the exam date depending on the module.

Ratified results for Term 2 exams will be released on:

24 June 2026

I am planning to sit an exam in May 2026. What should I do?

To sit an exam in May 2026, you must:

1. Register for your required module

2. Complete your registration before 20 March 2026

If registration is completed after this date, you will need to select Term 3 instead of Term 2.

Who should I contact if I have questions about registration?

If you need help with registration or exam scheduling, please contact the LIA Course Applications Team for assistance by emailing courseapplications@lia.ie.