"COLLEGE CAN FEEL COSTLY before students even get there, given the various fees associated with the application process. For students from low-income backgrounds, these expenses can be even more challenging.
One cost is the registration fee for college entrance exams such as the SAT or ACT. A score from one of these tests is required to apply to many, though not all, colleges and universities.
Test-takers must pay $49.50 to register for the SAT or $52 for the ACT, according to the College Board and ACT websites. For test versions that include writing portions, the SAT costs $64.50 and the ACT runs $68. Other fees may apply to both exams for late registration or other changes in test administration." …
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2018-01-23/how-to-take-the-sat-act-for-free