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Fee Waiver Eligibility
If you’re a high school student who lives in the United States
or its territories, or you’re a U.S. citizen attending high school
outside the U.S., you may be able to receive SAT® fee waivers
for the test. To be eligible, you must meet at least one of the
qualifications below:
§ You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal
National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
§ Your annual family income falls within the Income
Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition
Service (provided below).
§ You’re enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that
aids students from economically marginalized families
(e.g., TRIO programs like Upward Bound).
§ Your family receives public assistance.
§ You’re unhoused or reside in federally subsidized public
housing or a foster home.
§ You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2024-25
NUMBER OF MEMBERS
IN HOUSEHOLD
(INCLUDING HEAD
OF HOUSEHOLD)
1
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME
(IN PRECEDING
CALENDAR YEAR)
2
1 $27,861
2 $37,814
3 $47,767
4 $57,720
5 $67,673
6 $77,626
1. The household size should be the number of household
members, including the filer, on the family’s current
income tax statement. A student who is in foster care is
considered a household size of 1 person.
2. Income levels are based on the USDA Food and
Nutrition Service Income Eligibility Guidelines for free
or reduced-price meals at 185% of the federal poverty
level, as used by schools, institutions, and facilities
participating in the NSLP (excludes Alaska and Hawaii).
To see the complete table of guidelines, go to fns.usda.
gov/cn/fr-022024.
MORE THAN 6 MEMBERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD?
To determine income levels for families with more than
6 household members, take the annual allowance provided
on the USDA website for 6 members, $77,626, and add
$9,953 for each additional member.
Benets of the SAT Fee Waiver Service
Fee waivers cover more than just the testing fees. Eligible
students can use SAT fee waivers to cover:
1. Up to 2 registration fees for SAT Weekend. You need to
be in 11th or 12th grade to use a fee waiver for the SAT.
2. Unlimited score reports, which you can order anytime
after registering for the test or taking the SAT in school
on a school day, including after you’ve seen your scores.
3. Waived application fees at participating colleges, as
explained later in this brochure.
4. Free CSS Profile® applications to apply online for
financial aid from participating schools. Learn more at
profileonline.collegeboard.org.
5. The Non-U.S. Regional Fee for U.S. students testing
internationally.
6. Waived late registration fee.
7. Waived cancellation fee (if you cancel your registration,
your unused fee waiver benefits will be restored).
How to Get a Fee Waiver
You can access fee waivers in two ways—through your school
or by completing an online request process. To access fee
waivers through your school, see your school counselor to
get a fee waiver code. Once your counselor determines that
you’re eligible, you can receive a fee waiver code to register
for an SAT Weekend test and access your other benefits.
If you’re a homeschooled student, you’ll need to provide proof
of eligibility (tax records, public assistance records, or record
of enrollment in an aid program) to a high school counselor in
your area.
To apply directly for fee waiver benefits through the online
request process, go to the SAT Fee Waiver Request Form
at sat.org/fee-waivers. After you confirm you meet our
eligibility criteria, you’ll answer a few questions, including
providing contact information for an adult who can verify
your eligibility. You cannot use a relative as your adult
contact. We may reach out to the adult contact listed. We
encourage you to be mindful of registration deadlines and
apply for a fee waiver as early as possible so you can use
those benefits in a timely manner. Once approved, the
fee waiver benefits will be applied to your College Board
account and you will be able to register for SAT Weekend
using your fee waiver benefits (See Registration).
NOTE: If you plan to take the SAT for the rst time in
August 2025, be sure to get a fee waiver code before the end
of the 2024-25 school year or complete the SAT Fee Waiver
Request Form.
Registration
If you received your fee waiver code from a school
counselor/agency official, you can use your fee waiver code
when registering for SAT Weekend at sat.org/register.
You’ll be asked to enter the 12-digit fee waiver code under
Got a fee waiver code when you sign in to your College Board
account and click My SAT. If you were approved for fee waiver
benefits through the SAT Fee Waiver Request Form, you’ll
already have access to your benefits and won’t need to enter a
code. Make sure to register by the deadline.
§ You’ll be asked to provide a photo at registration.
Your registration will be rejected if submitted without a
photo. See sat.org/photo for more information.
§ You can use a fee waiver during the late registration
period if you’re testing in an area where late
registration is offered. Be sure to check the newest
testing schedule at sat.org/register.
§ Fee waiver codes don’t expire, but they can’t be reused.
Important Test Day Notes
§ Review the requirements at sat.org/test-day so you
have everything you need.
§ Stay motivated—taking the SAT opens up scholarships
and opportunities to connect with colleges.
§ Be ready to agree to our Terms and Conditions.
(Review them beforehand at sat.org/terms.)
College Application Fee Waivers
If you’ve qualified for a fee waiver and have taken the SAT with a
fee waiver or as part of an SAT School Day administration while
in high school, you’ll automatically receive college application
fee waivers in your College Board account to use when applying
to college for the 2025-26 academic year. You should submit
the fee waivers along with your college applications, and only to
institutions listed at collegeboard.org/waiver-colleges. If you
think you’re eligible for college application fee waivers but didn’t
receive them online, talk to your counselor.
NOTE: Institutions in the list aren’t obligated to waive their
application fees.
Additional College Board Services
Official Study Resources on My Practice
Check your Bluebook™ practice test scores, access more
questions tailored to your performance on a practice test,
and track your progress on every content area on the
test in My Practice. It’s the best way to get ready for the
SAT Suite of Assessments, and it’s free! Find out more at
satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice.
Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy
College Board has also partnered with Khan Academy® to
help students prepare for the digital SAT for free. Learn more
at sat.org/digital-practice.
Student Search Service
Student Search Service™ is a free, voluntary program that
connects students with information about educational and
financial aid opportunities from nearly 1,500 eligible colleges,
universities, scholarships and government agencies running
education programs. By joining Student Search Service, you
can connect with colleges and scholarship programs looking
for students like you and discover opportunities you had
not previously considered. These organizations may pay to
participate in Student Search Service, but it’s free to you.For
more information, visit sat.org/studentsearch.
Paying for College
College Board offers financial aid information and an
application service called CSS Profile. Find out more at
cssprofile.collegeboard.org.
REMINDER: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA
®
) form you’ll need to qualify for most nancial aid
opportunities opens July 1. If you’re applying to colleges,
complete your FAFSA as early as possible.
BigFuture
As you think about what comes next, you’ll need a plan
to make that goal a reality. At bigfuture.org, you’ll find
a future planning site filled with examples of how real
students made their college and career choices.
To get started, go to bigfuture.org to unlock your
personalized dashboard and start taking key steps to plan
for life after high school.
§ College Planning with BigFuture College Search. If
you’ve decided to apply to college, you can discover
thousands of college options, application guidance, and
examples of how real students made their college choices.
§ Career Planning with BigFuture Career Search. Want
to learn more about your future career options based
on your interests? You can use personalized career
exploration tools on BigFuture to discover almost 1,000
options that might be right for you.
Have Questions?
Contact SAT Customer Service if you have questions
about your fee waiver benefits:
Web: sat.org/fee-waivers
Toll free: 866-756-7346
Outside the U.S.: +1 212-713-7789
Online: sat.org/inquiry
This brochure is available in Spanish at sat.org/fee-waivers.
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