Which fees can you skip?

Their page lists a waiver or a hardship route. Ask the office, or your counselor, before you pay.

• ASU undergraduate application fee

  Arizona State University

  Amount: Submit the nonrefundable application fee / Arizona residents: $55 / Domestic nonresidents: $85 / ASU Online: $75 / International nonresidents: $90

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • If you are an Arizona resident and your financial circumstances qualify you for an application fee waiver, you will answer a series of questions in the application that will automatically qualify you and post to your account.

  How to request: There is no form, paper or code to submit for an application fee waiver. If you are an Arizona resident and your financial circumstances qualify you for an application fee waiver, you will answer a series of questions in the application that will automatically qualify you and post to your account.

  Timing: The ASU application opens on or around July 1 each year. Nov. 1 is ASU's priority admission date, and Jan. 15 is ASU's regular admission date. (admission page) / ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1 and the regular admission date is Feb. 1. (first-year landing page; conflicts)

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  • If you applied for admission through the Common Application, pay the application fee through that application.

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  • Submit the nonrefundable application fee admission.asu.edu
  • Arizona residents: $55 admission.asu.edu
  • Domestic nonresidents: $85 admission.asu.edu
  • ASU Online: $75 admission.asu.edu
  • International nonresidents: $90 admission.asu.edu
  • There is no form, paper or code to submit for an application fee waiver. admission.asu.edu
  • If you are an Arizona resident and your financial circumstances qualify you for an application fee waiver, you will answer a series of questions in the application that will automatically qualify you and post to your account. admission.asu.edu
  • If you applied for admission through the Common Application, pay the application fee through that application. admission.asu.edu
  • Nov. 1 is ASU's priority admission date, and Jan. 15 is ASU's regular admission date. admission.asu.edu
  • Here are important deadlines you need to know for fall 2027 admission.asu.edu
  • ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1 and the regular admission date is Feb. 1. admission.asu.edu
  • Arizona Residents = $55 asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • Domestic Nonresidents = $75 asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • Arizona residents: $50 fosteryouth.asu.edu
  • Domestic nonresidents: $70 fosteryouth.asu.edu
  • If necessary, you can request an application fee waiver from your high school counselor. fosteryouth.asu.edu

• University of Arizona first-year application fee

  University of Arizona

  Amount: A complete application includes payment of the application fee, which is $50 for Arizona residents and $80 for non-Arizona residents or residents of other U.S. states. This application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • You may qualify for a fee waiver and can request one when completing your application.

  How to request: You may qualify for a fee waiver and can request one when completing your application. (UA first-year application is submitted through the Common App; see Common App fee waiver entry for the criteria list.)

  Timing: AUGUST 1 Application opens / NOVEMBER 1 Early Application deadline / JANUARY 15 Early Application admission decisions begin and merit aid release / MAY 1 Enrollment fee deadline to join our incoming class

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  • A complete application includes payment of the application fee, which is $50 for Arizona residents and $80 for non-Arizona residents or residents of other U.S. states. This application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. arizona.edu
  • You can apply to the University of Arizona as a first-year college student through the Common App. arizona.edu
  • If you applied by our Early Action deadline of November 1, you'll be among the first students to receive your admission decision in mid-January. arizona.edu
  • You will be asked to pay the application fee, which is $50 for Arizona residents and $80 for non-residents. www.arizona.edu
  • You may qualify for a fee waiver and can request one when completing your application. www.arizona.edu

• NAU first-year application fee

  Northern Arizona University

  Amount: When you apply, you'll submit a $40 non-refundable application fee alongside your application and other documents.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • For Arizona residents for whom payment of the admission application fee would be a financial hardship. (ABOR tri-university form, which names Northern Arizona University)

  How to request: Not stated on any nau.edu page. ABOR form: Counselors: by signing this form you are certifying a student's need for a fee waiver. ... Please send completed forms to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the appropriate school: ... Northern Arizona University PO Box 4084 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Fax: 928.523.6023

  Timing: The application fee must be waived or received prior to any application priority deadline. (ABOR form)

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  • What is the NAU application fee? When you apply, you'll submit a $40 non-refundable application fee alongside your application and other documents. in.nau.edu
  • Submit a $40 non-refundable application fee. in.nau.edu
  • This fee is required of all Arizona residents applying for undergraduate admission to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona. www.azregents.edu
  • Arizona residents who meet our academic requirements are guaranteed admission nau.edu

• ABOR Request for Waiver of Application Fee (ASU/NAU/UA)

  Arizona Board of Regents

  Amount: This fee is required of all Arizona residents applying for undergraduate admission to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • For Arizona residents for whom payment of the admission application fee would be a financial hardship.

  How to request: Counselors: by signing this form you are certifying a student's need for a fee waiver. If your student has already submitted an on-line application, please send this form to the appropriate address at the bottom of the page. If your student plans to submit a paper application, please attach this form to the application. Please send completed forms to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the appropriate school: Arizona State University PO Box 870112 Tempe, AZ 85287-0112 Fax: 480.965.3610 / Northern Arizona University PO Box 4084 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Fax: 928.523.6023 / University of Arizona PO Box 210073 Tucson, AZ 85721-0073 Fax: 520.621.9799

  Timing: The application fee must be waived or received prior to any application priority deadline.

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  • REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEE For Arizona residents for whom payment of the admission application fee would be a financial hardship. www.azregents.edu
  • Counselors: by signing this form you are certifying a student's need for a fee waiver. www.azregents.edu
  • The application fee must be waived or received prior to any application priority deadline. www.azregents.edu
  • Application fee waivers: Information - application fee waiver form - for students applying to state universities. www.azregents.edu

• Common App fee waiver (college application fees)

  Common App, Inc.

  Amount: not stated (each college sets its own fee)

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • You are enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal free or reduced price lunch program (FRPL).
  • You have received or are eligible to receive an SAT or ACT fee waiver.
  • Your annual family income falls within the income eligibility guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Your family receives public assistance.
  • You are enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., GEAR UP, TRIO such as Upward Bound or others).
  • You live in a federally subsidized public housing, a foster home or are homeless.
  • You are a ward of the state or an orphan.
  • You have received or are eligible to receive a Pell Grant.
  • You can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.

  How to request: To request a fee waiver: Go to My Common Application / Select Profile / Select Common App fee waiver / Review eligibility requirements / Enter your signature to confirm you're eligible

  Timing: not stated

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  • You won't have to pay an application fee to colleges who accept the Common App fee waiver when you apply using Common App.
  • Your counselor will also be asked to confirm that you are eligible for this waiver. You will still be able to submit your application without a fee while your counselor confirms.

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  • You may be eligible for a Common App fee waiver if you meet one or more of these qualifications: appsupport.commonapp.org
  • It's important to answer the fee waiver question with your own financial circumstances, not those of your school or district. appsupport.commonapp.org
  • Some colleges don't accept the Common App fee waiver. Others offer their own fee waiver. appsupport.commonapp.org
  • You won't have to pay an application fee to colleges who accept the Common App fee waiver when you apply using Common App. appsupport.commonapp.org
  • Your counselor will also be asked to confirm that you are eligible for this waiver. You will still be able to submit your application without a fee while your counselor confirms. www.commonapp.org
  • commonapp.org © Common App, Inc. September 2026 www.commonapp.org
  • 550K+ applicants received a Common App fee waiver in 2025–2026 www.commonapp.org

• NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver

  National Association for College Admission Counseling

  Amount: not stated (waives each college's own application fee)

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Student has received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
  • Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
  • Student's annual family income falls within the income Eligibility Guidelines* set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Student is enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., GEAR UP or TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
  • Student's family receives public assistance.
  • Student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless.
  • Student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
  • Other request from high school principal, high school counselor, financial aid officer, community advisor/leader or other official who can attest to the student's circumstances.
  • (a) currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade at this school, or if not currently enrolled, (b) an individual who is seeking enrollment as an undergraduate to an institution of postsecondary education

  How to request: SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION. The completed form must be sent directly to the institution's office of admission. A school counselor, postsecondary support personnel, or principal at the student's school OR an official from a community-based organization completes the Authorized Official section and verifies the student's economic eligibility.

  Timing: The student should follow up with the office of admission 2-4 weeks post submission to check on the approval status.

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  • Students can submit to a maximum of four universities.
  • NACAC recommends limiting the use of the form to four schools.

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  • NACAC offers application fee waivers allowing students with limited financial resources to apply for college. www.nacacnet.org
  • ECONOMIC NEED: The student must meet at least one of the following indicators of economic need. If no item is checked, the request will be denied. www.nacacnet.org
  • SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION www.nacacnet.org
  • The completed form must be sent directly to the institution's office of admission. www.nacacnet.org
  • The student should follow up with the office of admission 2-4 weeks post submission to check on the approval status. www.nacacnet.org
  • Each institution makes the final decision to accept or decline fee waiver forms. www.nacacnet.org
  • No, the school seal is no longer required. www.nacacnet.org
  • Students can submit to a maximum of four universities. www.nacacnet.org

• NACAC Request for Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

  National Association for College Admission Counseling

  Amount: not stated (college's own enrollment deposit)

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Student has received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver or received an application fee waiver.
  • Student has received or is eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
  • Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
  • Student's annual family income falls within the income Eligibility Guidelines* set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Student is enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g.,TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
  • Student's family receives public assistance.
  • Student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless.
  • Student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
  • Other request from high school principal, high school counselor, financial aid officer, community advisor/leader or other official who can attest to the student's circumstances.

  How to request: SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION. If paying an enrollment deposit will be a substantial hardship for your family, reach out to the college admission office and ask about your options. Explain your circumstances by email or phone. This is the best first step! ... You may also consider submitting the NACAC enrollment deposit waiver form to the one college where you plan to enroll.

  Timing: In addition, it may take a couple weeks for the admission office to process the waiver.

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  • the enrollment deposit waiver is used by students to request a fee waiver or deferral.
  • If you demonstrate financial need, colleges may consider waiving or deferring your enrollment fee.

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  • CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify that the student named on this form has been granted admission to a postsecondary institution AND meets the indicator(s) of economic need checked below. www.nacacnet.org
  • You may also consider submitting the NACAC enrollment deposit waiver form to the one college where you plan to enroll. Please note, your college (not NACAC) will make the final decision to accept or decline the fee waiver form. www.nacacnet.org
  • If you demonstrate financial need, colleges may consider waiving or deferring your enrollment fee. www.nacacnet.org
  • the enrollment deposit waiver is used by students to request a fee waiver or deferral. www.nacacnet.org

• SAT registration fee (SAT Weekend) fee waiver

  College Board

  Amount: not stated on fee-waiver pages

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • SAT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the United States or territories and United States citizens living abroad.
  • You're enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
  • Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
  • You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs like Upward Bound).
  • Your family receives public assistance.
  • You're unhoused or reside in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
  • You're a ward of the state or an orphan.

  How to request: talk to your school counselor about getting a fee waiver code, or request a fee waiver directly from College Board. You may redeem one fee waiver code or receive benefits directly through College Board once per lifetime. If you're homeschooled, you can request a fee waiver directly from College Board.

  Timing: Please aim to submit your request as early as possible and at least 1–2 weeks before the registration deadline. / All SAT fee waiver codes from the 2025–26 school year expired on August 13, 2026. / New SAT Weekend fee waiver codes for the 2026–27 school year begin with "FW26."

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  • Two free SAT tests
  • Unlimited score reports to send to colleges
  • Waived application fees at participating colleges (to access this benefit, you must be a senior in high school and have taken the SAT)
  • Free CSS Profile applications to apply for financial aid from participating schools
  • No international fees for free tests (if you're a U.S. student testing abroad)
  • No late registration fees for free tests
  • No cancellation fees (upon cancellation, your unused fee waiver benefits will be returned to you)
  • Fee reductions for score verification reports

  Cycle: 2026-27 (FW26 codes; 2025-26 codes expired August 13, 2026)

  • SAT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the United States or territories and United States citizens living abroad. You're eligible if one or more of these descriptions apply to you: satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • If you qualify for a fee waiver, you'll get free tests and several other benefits to help you apply for college: satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • You may redeem one fee waiver code or receive benefits directly through College Board once per lifetime. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • Please aim to submit your request as early as possible and at least 1–2 weeks before the registration deadline. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • If you're homeschooled, you can request a fee waiver directly from College Board. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • All SAT fee waiver codes from the 2025–26 school year expired on August 13, 2026. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • New SAT Weekend fee waiver codes for the 2026–27 school year begin with "FW26." satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • Each code can be used once and covers two SAT tests. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • Students who take the SAT using a fee waiver can search through over 2,000 participating colleges and apply for free. satsuite.collegeboard.org
  • Are a senior in high school (or up to one year out of high school) and satsuite.collegeboard.org

• ACT registration fee waiver

  ACT, Inc.

  Amount: not stated on fee-waiver page

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Be currently enrolled in high school in the 11th or 12th grade.
  • Be testing in the United States, US territories, or Puerto Rico.
  • Meet one or more of the indicators of economic need listed below. If you participate in a program, but are not economically disadvantaged, you are not eligible for a Fee Waiver:
  • Enrolled in a federal free or reduced-price lunch program at school, based on US Department of Agriculture (USDA) income levels.
  • Enrolled in a program for the economically disadvantaged (for example, a federally funded program such as GEAR UP or Upward Bound).
  • Resides in a foster home, is a ward of the state, or is homeless.
  • Family receives low-income public assistance or lives in federally subsidized public housing.
  • Family's total annual income is at or below USDA levels for free or reduced-price lunches on the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website.

  How to request: 1. Check with your school counselor to see if you are eligible to apply. 2. Once your school counselor determines if you are eligible, you can receive up to two fee waivers to take the ACT test for free and you will receive free learning resources. 3. When you register for the ACT online or by mail, use your ACT fee waiver code.

  Timing: not stated

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  • The registration fee for up to two ACT tests, plus the add-on fee(s) for optional science and/or writing is covered.
  • free access to The Official ACT® Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan®
  • Students who register for the ACT with a fee waiver qualify to add ACT My Answer Key (TIR) to their registration at no extra cost.
  • You can send additional ACT score reports for free to colleges and/or scholarship agencies at any time during your college search process.
  • Students who test with an ACT fee waiver may also request a Waiver or Deferral of College Admission Applications Fee. To have a college application fee waived, you must submit your fee waiver directly to the college to which you are applying (not to ACT).

  Cycle: 2026–2027

  • Eligibility Requirements 2026–2027 www.act.org
  • Be currently enrolled in high school in the 11th or 12th grade. Be testing in the United States, US territories, or Puerto Rico. www.act.org
  • If you participate in a program, but are not economically disadvantaged, you are not eligible for a Fee Waiver: www.act.org
  • The registration fee for up to two ACT tests, plus the add-on fee(s) for optional science and/or writing is covered. www.act.org
  • 3. When you register for the ACT online or by mail, use your ACT fee waiver code. www.act.org
  • To have a college application fee waived, you must submit your fee waiver directly to the college to which you are applying (not to ACT). www.act.org

• CSS Profile application fee

  College Board

  Amount: The CSS Profile is $25 for the initial application to one institution, and $16 for each additional institution.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000,
  • the student qualified for an SAT fee waiver, or
  • the student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24.

  How to request: Fee waivers are automatically granted during the CSS Profile application process for applicants who qualify.

  Timing: not stated

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  • CSS Profile for noncustodial parents living in the U.S. is free to submit for undergraduate students' noncustodial parents whose family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000.
  • CSS Profile fee waivers cover all application and reporting fees.

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  • Undergraduate students living in the U.S. may submit CSS Profile for free if: Family adjusted gross income is up to $100,000, the student qualified for an SAT fee waiver, or the student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24. cssprofile.collegeboard.org
  • Domestic undergraduate students may submit the CSS Profile for free if their family's adjusted gross income is under $100,000, the student qualified for an SAT fee waiver, or the student is an orphan or ward of the court under the age of 24. Fee waivers are automatically granted during the CSS Profile application process for applicants who qualify. cssprofile.collegeboard.org
  • The CSS Profile is $25 for the initial application to one institution, and $16 for each additional institution. cssprofile.collegeboard.org
  • CSS Profile is free for families who make up to $100,000 a year. bigfuture.collegeboard.org
  • CSS Profile fee waivers cover all application and reporting fees. bigfuture.collegeboard.org
  • Additional reports are $16 each. bigfuture.collegeboard.org

• AP Exam fee - College Board fee reduction

  College Board

  Amount: AP Exam (including AP Seminar and AP Research) taken in the U.S., U.S. territories, Canada, and DoWEA schools* $99

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Students who are either enrolled in or eligible to participate in the NSLP qualify for the AP Exam fee reduction on all AP Exams that they take in a given year.
  • annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines
  • in households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or in some states, Medicaid benefits
  • unhoused, migrant, runaway, or in foster care
  • enrolled in a federally funded Head Start Program
  • enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., Federal TRIO programs such as Upward Bound)
  • The student's family receives public assistance.
  • The student is unhoused or resides in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
  • The student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
  • Size of Family Unit 1 $29,526; 2 $40,034; 3 $50,542; 4 $61,050; 5 $71,558; 6 $82,066; 7 $92,574; 8 $103,082; For each additional family member, add: $10,508 (48 contiguous states, D.C., Guam and U.S. territories)

  How to request: Your school will help you submit any AP Exam fees you owe—you can't pay on this website. Talk to your AP coordinator to find out what to do. / The AP coordinator must determine eligibility using the criteria below.

  Timing: By April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) AP coordinators need to indicate in AP Registration and Ordering each student who is eligible for a fee reduction. / November 13 ordering deadline

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  • College Board provides a $37 fee reduction per AP Exam for eligible students with financial need. Schools are expected to forgo their $9 rebate for these students, resulting in a cost of $53 per exam
  • If you decide after the November 13 ordering deadline not to take an exam that was ordered for you, the charge is $40 per exam instead of the full fee.

  Savings figure: College Board quotes a $37 fee reduction per exam; the $99 is the full exam fee.

  Cycle: 2027 AP Exams (2026-27)

  • The cost per AP Exam will remain the same in 2026-27. apstudents.collegeboard.org
  • If you have significant financial need, you may be eligible for a $37 College Board fee reduction per AP Exam. apstudents.collegeboard.org
  • Your school will help you submit any AP Exam fees you owe—you can't pay on this website. apstudents.collegeboard.org
  • College Board provides a $37 fee reduction per AP Exam for eligible students with financial need. apcentral.collegeboard.org
  • The AP coordinator must determine eligibility using the criteria below. apcentral.collegeboard.org
  • CEP schools and districts must determine each student's eligibility for AP Exam fee reductions. apcentral.collegeboard.org
  • These Income Eligibility Guidelines are effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. apcentral.collegeboard.org

• AP Exam fee - Arizona state subsidy (ADE College Credit Exam Fee Reductions)

  Arizona Department of Education

  Amount: Advanced Placement (AP) exam fees will be capped at $20 per exam; The College Board shall include a fee-reduction of $37, and the Arizona Department of Education will pay the balance directly to the College Board.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • For public school students who qualify for the College Board fee reduction of $37 per exam, the state of Arizona will pay: Up to $33 per AP Exam (except AP Seminar and AP Research Exams)
  • The Arizona Department of Education will provide $33 per exam for eligible fee-reduced students in public and charter schools.

  How to request: What the School Must Do: Forego their $9 rebate per exam for these students. Verify and identify eligible students. Guide students through the registration process. Ensure that any processing or other fees are paid by the school (or student). ... the AP coordinator must indicate the fee reduction status for each eligible student in AP Registration and Ordering.

  Timing: the deadline to indicate students' fee reduction status in AP Registration and Ordering is April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET). / June 15th is the historic postmark deadline for any payment due to the College Board.

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  • AP Seminar Exams, if taken, will be capped at $20 as well.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International Examination (CIE) fees will be capped at $25 per exam, and the Arizona Department of Education will pay the balance as a reimbursement to schools.

  Savings figure: Arithmetic from the quoted figures: $99 exam, $37 College Board reduction, $20 cap. The state and school cover the remaining $42.

  Cycle: School Year 2026-2027 / May 2027 AP Exams

  • New fee reduction cap for the 26—27 school year: www.azed.gov
  • Students taking these exams will be responsible for 20% of the total cost of the basic exam fee. The Arizona Department of Education and our testing partners will cover the remaining 80% (or more) of the exam fees. www.azed.gov
  • Advanced Placement (AP) exam fees will be capped at $20 per exam; The College Board shall include a fee-reduction of $37, and the Arizona Department of Education will pay the balance directly to the College Board. www.azed.gov
  • For exams taken in May 2027, test fees shall be reduced to $20 per exam. www.azed.gov
  • The final fee for any AP Exam (including AP Seminar and AP Research Exams) for a qualifying student is expected to be $13 per exam. www.azed.gov
  • The SY2027 expected rate is approximately $20 per student. www.azed.gov
  • Note: Any late fees incurred for Exam Registration will remain the responsibility of the student, school, or LEA. www.azed.gov
  • The Arizona Department of Education will not pay this or any difference if the College Board changes their fee reduction. www.azed.gov
  • The Arizona Department of Education will provide $33 per exam for eligible fee-reduced students in public and charter schools. apcentral.collegeboard.org
  • With these reductions applied, the final cost is $20 per exam for eligible students. apcentral.collegeboard.org
  • For 2027 AP Exams taken by eligible students, the state of Arizona will cover all but $20 per exam. apcentral.collegeboard.org

• ASU first-year enrollment deposit

  Arizona State University

  Amount: The first-year enrollment deposit is a one-time $300 enrollment fee required for all new in-person first-year students.

  This is a later due date, not a smaller bill.

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • Enrollment deposits may be deferred until mid-August only if you are an Arizona resident with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file.

  How to request: Sign in to My ASU and click on the Pay Enrollment Deposit in the Priority Task box. If you are eligible to defer, a Request a delay of payment link will be available in your Pay Enrollment Deposit Priority Task.

  Timing: The enrollment deposit is due May 1 for first-year students starting at ASU in the fall semester, which begins in August. / The enrollment deposit is due Dec. 1 for first-year students starting at ASU in the spring semester, which begins in January. / deferred until mid-August

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  Savings figure: A deferral, not a waiver: the $300 is still due, later.

  Cycle: year not stated on page (fetched Nov 5 2026)

  • Enrollment deposits may be deferred until mid-August only if you are an Arizona resident with a Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file. asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • a Request a delay of payment link will be available asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • Out-of-state students must pay the enrollment deposit out of pocket. asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • paying the remaining charges by the applicable due date. asu.my.salesforce-sites.com
  • The first-year enrollment deposit is a one-time $300 enrollment fee required for all new in-person first-year students. admission.asu.edu
  • The enrollment deposit is due May 1 for first-year students starting at ASU in the fall semester, which begins in August. admission.asu.edu
  • The enrollment deposit is due Dec. 1 for first-year students starting at ASU in the spring semester, which begins in January. admission.asu.edu

• Public school fees incl. transcript fees - Arizona statutory hardship waiver

  Arizona Legislature (A.R.S. 15-116)

  Amount: not stated (statute sets no amount)

  Who qualifies, in their words:

  • all fees contain a provision that allows the fees to be waived in the event of economic hardship to the pupil

  How to request: not stated (ask the district or charter school; each governing board sets its own fee schedule and waiver procedure)

  Timing: not stated

  Their page

  Details and quotes

  Also covered:

  • The nonpayment of fees charged by a public school may not prevent a pupil from enrolling in, applying to or remaining enrolled in a public school.
  • C. This section does not prohibit a school district or charter school from charging tuition to a nonresident pupil as permitted by this title.

  Cycle: current statute text (fetched Nov 5 2026)

  • 15-116. Public schools; fees; waiver; prohibition www.azleg.gov
  • A. A school district governing board or charter school governing body that authorizes the assessment of fees pursuant to this title shall ensure that all fees contain a provision that allows the fees to be waived in the event of economic hardship to the pupil. www.azleg.gov
  • B. The nonpayment of fees charged by a public school may not prevent a pupil from enrolling in, applying to or remaining enrolled in a public school. www.azleg.gov
  • C. This section does not prohibit a school district or charter school from charging tuition to a nonresident pupil as permitted by this title. www.azleg.gov