• How do I register for the SAT or ACT?

    Students must create a student account at the following websites and register for their exam and upload a clear photo. 

    Registering for the SAT: www.collegeboard.org

    Registering for the ACT: www.act.org

    Can I take the SAT or ACT at my high school?

    You can choose the location of where you prefer to take your SAT or ACT exam, whether it is at your primary high school or another high school location.

    How do I send my SAT and ACT test scores to my college/university?

    To access your SAT test scores, you need to log in to your collegeboard account and request your available test scores to be sent to your college/university.

    To access your ACT test scores, you need to log in to your student ACT account and request your available test scores to be sent to your college/university.

    Which Students Qualify for Fee Waivers?

    Fee waivers are generally given to students who demonstrate financial need. For students who request a fee waiver based on financial need, the exact requirements to qualify will depend on the waiver process the student is using. Students can expect a fee waiver if they receive government assistance based on their participation in programs for low-income families.

    How to Get a Fee Waiver

    1.The College Board's SAT fee waiver

    Students eligible for the College Board's SAT testing fee waiver will automatically be eligible for four college application fee waivers. Students are eligible for SAT testing fee waivers if they are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program, have a family income that falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines, are enrolled in a government program for low-income students, are a member of family that receives public assistance, are living in federally subsidized public housing or living in a foster home, or are homeless, a ward of the state, or an orphan.

    2. Apply online
     
    Many colleges will waive the application fee if you apply online. If students prefer not to apply online, they can mail in a paper application, although the regular application fee will apply.
     
    3.Request one directly from the school based on financial need
     
    Most schools with application fees will allow students to apply for an application fee waiver. The process will differ for each school, but often involves completing a separate form outlining the student's financial situation.

    4. The ACT

    If you are eligible for the ACT test fee waiver, you may also be eligible for the Request for Waiver or Deferral of College Admission Application Fee. The requirements for the ACT test fee waiver are very similar to the SAT test fee waiver.

    5. Simply ask for one

    Just ask for a fee waiver and you might just receive it. This strategy will usually work best when you have numbers well above the average for accepted students.

     
    6. National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) fee waiver

    The NACAC allows students to apply to up to four colleges without having to pay the application fee. A student will be eligible for a NACAC college application fee waiver if they meet the requirements for an SAT or ACT testing fee waiver. While most colleges and universities will accept a NACAC college application fee waiver, not all of them will.

    7. Avoid the application fee

    One way to reduce the cost of applying is to choose schools that don't have an application fee.