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SAT fees for 2026–27
College Board lists these amounts as valid through June 2027. Apart from the international and center fees, they are the same inside and outside the U.S. All amounts are in USD.
| Fee | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| SAT registration | $68 | Every registration. Free with a fee waiver. |
| International fee | $43 | Testing outside the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Test center fee | $24 | Select centers only, mostly in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan |
| Late registration | $38 | Registering after the regular deadline, by the late deadline |
| Change test center | $34 | Moving to a different center for the same date |
| Cancel fee | $34 | Canceling by the change deadline |
| Late cancel fee | $44 | Canceling after the change deadline, by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day |
| Waitlist | $0 | Automatic seat in an open center within your radius (U.S. only) |
| Additional score report | $15 each | After your 4 free reports, or any report ordered more than 9 days after the test |
| Rush report | $31 | Faster delivery, plus the $15 report fee |
| Scores by phone | $15 per call | Paid by credit card during the call |
| Archived scores | $35 | Sending archived scores, plus the $15 report fee |
| Score verification | $55 | Ordering a verification of your scores (reduced with a fee waiver) |
What the SAT costs in total
| Where you test | Basic cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68 | Registration fee only |
| Most international centers | $111 | $68 registration + $43 international fee |
| International center with a center fee | $135 | $68 + $43 + $24 |
| International, registered late | $149 or more | Add $38 to the totals above |
Most students take the SAT more than once, so a realistic budget covers two sittings plus any score reports beyond the four free ones. Pick your dates from the SAT test dates calendar before you register, since every change costs money.
How to change your SAT test date or center
Changing your test center for the same date costs $34 and is done in your College Board account by the change deadline, as long as the new center has seats.
Changing your test date works differently. College Board says that "to change the test date, you must cancel and register for a new test." In practice you pay a cancellation fee on the old registration, get the registration fee back, and pay again for the new date. College Board lets you cancel first or register for the new date first, so you can secure the new seat before letting go of the old one.
- Check the new date and center
Search for a center with open seats on the date you want. If nothing is available, keep your current registration.
- Register for the new date
Complete a new registration and pay for it. Doing this first means you never end up with no seat at all.
- Cancel the old registration
In My SAT, open the old registration and choose Cancel Registration from the "I would like to" menu. Before the change deadline the fee is $34; after it, until Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day, it is $44.
- Watch for the refund
Refunds go back to the original form of payment and start 3–5 business days after you cancel.
Other details have their own deadlines: name, date of birth or gender changes go through SAT support by 6 p.m. ET on the Monday before the test; a new photo can be uploaded until 5 days before the test.
SAT refund policy
| Situation | What you get back |
|---|---|
| Cancel by the change deadline | Registration fee refunded, minus a $34 cancellation fee |
| Cancel after the change deadline, by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day | Registration fee refunded, minus a $44 cancellation fee |
| Absent or late on test day | Not covered by the cancellation refund. You register again and pay standard fees. Score reports ordered with registration are refunded. |
| Dismissed for invalid ID or rule violations | No refund |
| Rush score reports | Not refundable |
College Board describes the refund as the registration fee. If you paid international or center fees and plan to cancel, check the amounts in your account before you confirm. Canceling a registration is also different from canceling scores after you test; that has its own rules, covered in SAT score cancellation.
SAT fee waivers
College Board offers fee waivers to "low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the United States or territories and United States citizens living abroad." International students who are not U.S. citizens are not covered by that wording.
You qualify if at least one of these applies:
- You are enrolled in or eligible for the National School Lunch Program.
- Your family income falls within the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Income Eligibility Guidelines.
- You are in a federal, state or local program for students from low-income families, such as TRIO programs like Upward Bound.
- Your family receives public assistance.
- You are unhoused or live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
- You are a ward of the state or an orphan.
Benefits include two free SAT registrations, unlimited free score reports, no international fee for free tests (for U.S. students testing abroad), no late registration or cancellation fees, reduced score verification fees, waived application fees at participating colleges, and free CSS Profile applications. Ask your school counselor for a code or apply directly at satfeewaiverform.collegeboard.org at least 1–2 weeks before the registration deadline. Fee waiver benefits can be received once per lifetime.
Ways to spend less
- Use all four free score reports. They are free if you name the colleges by nine days after the test. After that, each report costs $15.
- Register on time. Missing the regular deadline adds $38.
- Commit to a date you can keep. A date change means a $34 or $44 cancellation fee on top of re-registering.
- Never just skip the test. If you cannot go, cancel by Thursday before test day. A no-show is not covered by the cancellation refund.
- Take the test when you are ready. Each extra sitting abroad costs at least $111. A timed full-length test on our practice platform shows where you stand before you pay.
If you are deciding how many sittings to plan for, our SAT study plans and live classes can help you plan your preparation around those dates.
FAQ
How much does the SAT cost?
The registration fee is $68. Outside the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands there is a $43 international fee, for $111 in total, and some centers add $24.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my SAT registration?
Yes, if you cancel by 11:59 p.m. ET on the Thursday before test day. You get the registration fee back minus a $34 cancellation fee (by the change deadline) or $44 (after it).
How much does it cost to change my SAT test date?
There is no separate date-change fee. You cancel the old registration ($34 or $44, with the registration fee refunded) and register again for the new date.
Can international students get an SAT fee waiver?
College Board limits fee waivers to eligible low-income 11th and 12th graders in the U.S. or its territories and to U.S. citizens living abroad.
How much are SAT score reports?
Four reports are free if ordered within nine days of the test. Additional reports are $15 each, and rush delivery adds $31.
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