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Fee Waiver Eligibility
If you’re a high school student who lives in the United States
or its territories, or who is a U.S. citizen attending school
outside the U.S., you may be able to receive SAT® fee waivers
for the paper/pencil version of the test and/or the new digital
version of the test. To be eligible, you must meet at least one
of the qualifications below:
§ You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal
National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
§ Your annual family income falls within the Income
Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition
Service (provided below).
§ You’re enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that
aids students from economically marginalized families
(such as Federal TRIO programs like Upward Bound).
§ Your family receives public assistance.
§ You are unhoused or reside in federally subsidized
public housing or a foster home.
§ You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2023-24
NUMBER OF MEMBERS
IN HOUSEHOLD
(INCLUDING HEAD
OF HOUSEHOLD)
1
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME
(IN PRECEDING
CALENDAR YEAR)
2
1 $26,973
2 $36,482
3 $45,991
4 $55,500
5 $65,009
6 $74,518
1. The household size should be the number of household
members, including the filer, on the family’s current
income tax statement. A student who is in foster care is
considered a household size of 1 person.
2. Income levels are based on the USDA Food and
Nutrition Service Income Eligibility Guidelines for free
or reduced-price meals at 185% of the federal poverty
level, as used by schools, institutions, and facilities
participating in the NSLP (excludes Alaska and Hawaii).
To see the complete table of guidelines, go to fns.usda.
gov/cn/fr-020923.
MORE THAN 6 MEMBERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD?
To determine income levels for families with more
than 6 household members, take the annual allowance
for 6 members, $74,518, and add $9,509 for each
additional member.
Benets of the SAT Fee Waiver Service
Fee waivers cover more than just the testing fees. If eligible,
you can use SAT fee waivers to cover:
1. Up to 2 registration fees for SAT Weekend. You need to
be in 11th or 12th grade to use a fee waiver for the SAT.
2. Up to 2 free copies of the Answer Service (paper and
pencil SAT only) for more insight into their SAT scores.
Students must order the service during registration to
get it at no charge.
3. Unlimited score reports, which you can order anytime
after registering for the test or taking the SAT in school
on a school day, including after you’ve seen your scores.
4. Waived application fees at participating colleges, as
explained later in this brochure.
5. Free CSS Profile® applications to apply online for
financial aid from participating schools. Learn more at
profileonline.collegeboard.org.
6. The Non-U.S. Regional Fee for U.S. students testing
internationally.
7. Waived late registration fee for students testing in
areas where late registration is offered.
8. Waived cancellation fee (if you cancel your registration,
your unused fee waiver benefits will be restored).
How to Get a Fee Waiver
This year, there will be two ways for you to access fee waivers:
through your school or online request process. See your
school counselor or agency official to get a fee waiver code.
Once your counselor or agency official determines that you’re
eligible, you can receive a fee waiver code to register and
access your other benefits. If you’re a homeschooled student,
you’ll need to provide proof of eligibility (tax records, public
assistance records, or record of enrollment in an aid program)
to a high school counselor in your area.
Starting in late Fall 2023, you can also apply directly for fee
waiver benefits using the SAT Fee Waiver Request Form
which you’ll find at sat.org/fee-waivers. Once you answer
a few questions, you may receive approval for fee waiver
benefits within a few days. We may also need to confirm
your eligibility with an adult. Once approved, the fee waiver
benefits will be applied to your College Board account and
you will be able to register for SAT Weekend using a fee
waiver code (See Registration).
NOTE: If you plan to take the SAT for the rst time in
August 2024, be sure to get a fee waiver code before the end
of the 2023-24 school year.