Yes, and a lot of smart students do exactly that. The IMA lets you sit for the CMA exam while you’re still enrolled in your undergraduate or graduate program. You’ll need to be within an academic year of graduating, and you’ll submit your degree to the IMA within seven years of completing the second exam part. The benefit of testing as a student is huge: your study habits are still sharp, your time is flexible, and you graduate with a credential already partly (or fully) earned. The IMA also offers a CMA Scholarship and discounted student membership rates, making it more affordable. If you’re a student reading this, you’ve got the best window of your career to knock this exam out, so take advantage of it.
