The Tennessean, September 20, 2016: AP Test Fees Reduced for Tennessee Low-Income Students

“A federal grant will help cover Advanced Placement test fees for low-income students. Tennessee is one of 41 states to receive the U.S. Department of Education grant. The $362,985 grant will cover costs for approved Advanced Placement tests administered by the College Board, the International Baccalaureate Organization and Cambridge International Examinations. High school students who score high enough on year-end AP tests can earn college credit. AP tests, which are optional, cost $93 each. The Advanced Placement Test Fee Program is expected to pay all but $15 of the cost of each test taken by low-income students. States may opt to require students to pay a portion of the costs.”