Free Advice: Check Fee-Waiver Rules for College Entrance Tests

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<p>Elsewhere in cyberspace, I heard about fee waiver procedures for homeschooling parents signing up for college entrance tests. These are available in defined income ranges for each brand of test. I was surprised to find that the income ranges eligible for fee waivers include incomes that I would definitely call "middle class," depending on family size and some other issues. In today's economy, perhaps this is something many CC readers should check out, wherever you go to high school. The information pages on each test</p>

<p>SAT</a> Fee Waivers </p>

<p>ACT</a> FAQ : Am I eligible for a fee waiver? </p>

<p>200708</a> Details by State: AP Exam Fee Assistance </p>

<p>provide varying degrees of additional detail. It never occurred to me to look this up until a few months ago when I saw discussion of the issue elsewhere online. You may want to see if this fits your family's situation. </p>

<p>Good luck on the tests.</p>

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<p>The handbook for AP coordinators </p>

<p><a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/ap-coordinators-manual.pdf[/url]”>Higher Education Professionals | College Board; </p>

<p>has more information about AP test fee reductions.</p>