Understanding SAT Pricing and Fees

This resource provides a detailed and factual overview of the costs associated with the SAT, including registration fees, additional service charges, and available fee waivers. Understanding these expenses is essential for effective planning and budgeting for the Digital SAT exam.

SAT Registration Fees (2024–2025)

• Base Registration Fee: $68 for test dates starting August 24, 2024.
• International Fee: An additional $43 is charged for international test-takers.

Additional Fees

• Late Registration: $3
• Test Center Change: $2
• Cancellation (by deadline): $2
• Late Cancellation (after deadline): $3
• Additional Score Reports: $14 per report (the first 4 reports are free if ordered within 9 days after the test)
• Rush Score Reports: $3
• Score Verification: $55 (fee waiver available)

SAT Fee Waivers

Eligibility Criteria

Fee waivers are available to U.S. citizens in 11th or 12th grade who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Enrolled in or eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSL)
• Family income meets USDA guidelines
• Participation in federal, state, or local programs that aid low-income families (e.g., Upward Bound)
• Receiving public assistance
• Living in federally subsidized housing, in foster care, or experiencing homelessness
• Ward of the state or orphan

Benefits of Fee Waivers

Eligible students receive the following benefits:

• Two free SAT registrations
• Unlimited free score reports
• Waived application fees at participating colleges
• Free CSS Profile applications for financial aid at participating institutions
• No late registration or cancellation fees
• Fee reductions for score verification reports

How to Obtain a Fee Waiver

• Through Your School Counselor: Request a fee waiver code from your counselor.
• Directly from College Board: If accessing the waiver through a counselor is not feasible, complete the Fee Waiver Request FormFee Waiver Request Form and provide contact information for an adult who can verify your eligibility.

Important Considerations

• Test Date Changes: If a test date change is necessary, you must cancel the existing registration and register for a new test, which could incur additional fees.
• Home-Schooled Students: Home-schooled students can request a fee waiver directly from College Board or work with a local high school counselor by providing proof of eligibility.

Additional Resources

For the most detailed and updated information, please refer to the following official College Board pages:

• SAT Test FeesSAT Test Fees
• SAT Fee WaiversSAT Fee Waivers
• Fee Waiver EligibilityFee Waiver Eligibility

Understanding SAT pricing, including the registration and additional service fees, along with the availability of fee waivers, is critical for planning your test registration and college application process efficiently.