I'm a bit tight on funds and I'm trying to budget for all my college application costs. Does anyone know how much the SAT costs? Are there any additional fees like late registration or waitlist fees? Thanks!
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the cost for taking the SAT is $68. This base fee covers the standard, digital SAT without any optional add-ons.
If you miss the initial registration deadline, there is a late fee of $30. This is applicable if you register during the 'late registration period', which usually ends about 11 days before the test day.
Keep in mind that there are fee waivers available for those who qualify, which can cover this cost. Fee waivers are available to juniors and seniors in high school who meet income eligibility guidelines. In addition to covering the cost of the test, the fee waiver also grants benefits including free score sends to up to four colleges, which would normally cost $14 per school. Please talk to your school counselor to see if you may be eligible for a fee waiver. It's a good way to defray some of the expenses associated with college applications.
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