Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that there are SAT fee waivers available for students. How do I know if I'm eligible, and what's the process to apply for one? I appreciate any advice!
4 months agoHi there! SAT fee waivers are indeed available for eligible high school students. To qualify for an SAT fee waiver, you generally need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Be enrolled (or eligible to participate) in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for free or reduced-price lunch.
2. Have an annual family income that falls within the USDA Food and Nutrition Service income eligibility guidelines.
3. Be enrolled in a government-sponsored program for low-income families, such as TRIO, GEAR UP, or Upward Bound.
4. Be a ward of the state or an orphan.
5. Live in a foster home or federally subsidized public housing.
6. Be homeless or have experienced homelessness, as determined by your school counselor, a district homeless liaison, or a McKinney-Vento Act liaison.
To apply for an SAT fee waiver, follow these steps:
1. Speak with your high school counselor – They can provide you with the necessary fee waiver form if you're eligible. They might ask for documentation to verify your eligibility.
2. Complete the form – Fill out the required information and have your counselor sign it as well. Depending on your school, your counselor might complete the form on your behalf.
3. Register for the SAT – When registering for the SAT, use the fee waiver code provided on the form. The College Board will then verify your eligibility and apply the waiver to your registration.
Remember, SAT fee waivers not only cover the cost of taking the SAT, but also include benefits such as sending your score reports to colleges for free, receiving free college application fee waivers, and obtaining free Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) or Student Answer Service (SAS) reports.
Good luck on your SAT journey! Don't hesitate to reach out to your counselor for any further guidance or questions.
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