I've heard some people talk about fee waivers for the ACT, but I'm not sure if I qualify. What are the eligibility criteria for getting one of those?
Hello there! I'm glad you're exploring the options for taking the ACT. ACT fee waivers are indeed available for students who need financial assistance. The eligibility criteria for receiving an ACT fee waiver include: being enrolled in high school in the 11th or 12th grade; being testing in the US, US territories, or Puerto Rico; and meeting one or more indicators of economic need as outlined by ACT. These indicators include enrollment in a federal free or reduced-price lunch program, enrollment in a program for the economically disadvantaged (such as AVID or TRIO), being a foster youth or homeless, or having family income that falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
If you think you meet any of these criteria, please reach out to your high school counselor for assistance and to obtain the waiver. Best of luck with your testing!
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