Resumen del cargo
This charge is from the College Board for an Advanced Placement (AP) exam fee. High school students take these exams in May to potentially earn college credit.
Understanding College Board charges
While many school districts subsidize or collect AP exam fees directly, some students are required to pay the College Board directly online via the Total Registration system or the College Board website.
Each AP exam carries a base fee (around $98 for exams in the US), with additional surcharges for late registrations, late testing dates, or exams taken at international testing centers.
Why was I charged a late fee?
The College Board enforces a strict fall registration deadline. Ordering an exam after this deadline typically incurs an additional $40 late fee per exam.
Does this charge cover SATs as well?
No, SAT registration fees are billed separately but also come from the College Board. This specific descriptor indicates an AP exam or an AP score sending fee.
AP Exam refunds and cancellations
If a student decides not to take an AP exam they registered for, the refund policy depends on how the exam was ordered and when the cancellation occurs.
Canceled exams often incur a $40 unused/canceled exam fee, meaning you will only receive a partial refund of the original base fee.
- Check School Policy If you paid through your high school, you must request the refund directly from the school's AP coordinator.
- Online Cancellation If you paid online via College Board, log in to 'My AP' and indicate that you wish to cancel the exam.
- Wait for Processing Refunds are typically processed in June after the testing window concludes.
Referencia independiente no afiliada con College Board. Las descripciones varían según el banco.
Fuentes verificadas
- AP Exam Fees https://apcentral.collegeboard.org
- College Board AP Refunds https://apstudents.collegeboard.org