Hey y'all, I was hoping someone here could help me with the details on the PSAT costs. How much exactly does it cost to take the PSAT? And are there any fee waivers available? Appreciate any help!
Sure, happy to help with this! The cost for taking the PSAT/NMSQT is usually around $17, but the actual price can vary because it is set by the schools themselves and not by the test company. So you might want to check with your school.
If you cannot afford the fee, a good thing to know is that there are fee waivers available for students who need them. The College Board provides fee waivers to students in 11th or 12th grade who are US citizens or testing in the US, and who meet certain eligibility requirements. The requirements are based on the USDA's income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunches. It's typically your school counselor who can provide you with a fee waiver code, but you need to meet eligibility criteria such as being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or being enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families.
Please note that the fee waivers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's best to check it early. Beyond taking the test, benefits of a fee waiver include score reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges, as well as access to scholarship partnerships.
Hope this helps!
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