That's really frustrating — having a cancellation come from Pearson VUE's side, especially when it's a test date you'd planned around, is stressful. The good news is you're entitled to a full refund since this wasn't initiated by you.
On refund timelines: based on what most candidates report, Pearson VUE typically processes refunds to the original payment method within 5–10 business days from the cancellation date, though the actual credit appearing in your account can take another 3–5 business days depending on your bank or card provider. So in total, count on 2–3 weeks to see the money back.
A few things worth doing now: First, check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Pearson VUE — this is your receipt and proof of the cancellation. If you don't have one, log into your Pearson VUE account to confirm the status. Second, if the refund doesn't appear after 10 business days, contact Pearson VUE support directly via their website with your order number handy — they're generally responsive.
On the prep side: use this unexpected break wisely! Review your weakest GMAT Focus Edition sections — Data Insights, especially Multi-Source Reasoning and Two-Part Analysis, tend to be areas where a few focused days of practice can move the needle quickly. You still have time before you reschedule.
Hope this gets sorted fast — you'll be back on track soon.