Advanced Placement
Test Fee Program (APTF)
The Utah State Office of Education's (USOE) AP Test Fee Program (APTF) is offering financial assistance for all eligible low-income students taking AP tests. Ultimately, the APTF Program will maximize opportunities for all eligible low-income Utah students to experience academic and personal success.
Individuals who are members of special populations will be provided full access to USOE's Advanced Placement Test Fee Program services and activities. Appropriate district and school personnel will identify participants with special needs who may require instructional and other accommodations to benefit from project services and activities.
In accord with the Utah Special Education Rules, USOE's Advanced Placement Test Fee Program will provide reasonable accommodations to currently meet or exceed requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As needed, qualified paraprofessionals will be hired to assist in providing services to students with Special Education needs.
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Determining Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for students requesting AP Test Fee Waivers are based on the following criteria:
- Eligible for free/reduced lunch income guidelines under the National School Lunch Act;
- Students in families receiving assistance under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act;
- Students eligible to receive medical assistance under the Medicaid Program Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and/or
- Utah State fee waiver income guidelines.
For more information about income guidelines visit: schools.utah.gov/law/School-Fee-Forms.aspx
Utah AP Test Fee Waivers
Due to reduced federal funding for the Advanced Placement Test Fee Waiver Program in 2012, there will be changes to the fee reductions available for qualifying low-income students from the college Board, state , and federal sources:
- The federal contribution to low-income students will be $38 per exam, with a cap of three federally subsidized exams per low-income student.
- The College Board contribution to low-income students will be $26 per exam, with no cap on the number of subsidized exams per low-income students.
Student Fees
- Fee of $15 per exam for low-income students for up to three AP Exams per student.
- Fee of $53 per exam for low-income students for the fourth, fifth, sixth and additional AP Exams they take.
School Responsibilities
- Identify eligible students based on the stated criteria.(See eligibility)
- Indicate fee reduction totals before ordering AP exams.
- Fill in the fee reduction circle on answer sheets.
- School is responsible to keep documentation about the number of students qualifying for the AP Test Fee Waiver Program.
- Complete the USOE online training materials. Information will be sent to AP coordinators at the end of March.
- Send in to USOE no later than June 15, 2012 the following: USOE Assurance Form, copy of School AP Exam Invoice
If you have questions, please contact moya[dot]kessig[at]schools[dot]utah[dot]gov(Moya Kessig) at (801) 538-7742.
Send a copy of your invoice, and Assurance Form to:
Utah State Office of Education
Moya Kessig, Early College Specialist
250 East 500 South
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200
Fax: (801) 538-7769