Question on CAPM certification

hey guys, newbie to this forum.

I had taken the 35 hours of project management education in September 2010. i got busy with work and could not prepare for the certification.

Now that i want to, i want to know if that 35 hours of education will still be valid and if i can appear for the CAPM certification now.

i know that only 23hrs of education is required for CAPM, but due to lack of awareness i ended attending 35hrs of education in 2010.

Any help would be helpful.