Fee Waiver FAQ: Educators
FAQ
How can I find out whether my students used their fee waivers?
You can access the Roster Report in the K–12 score reporting portal to see which of your students registered for the SAT, who was absent on test day, who used a fee waiver to register, and more. However, you won't be able to determine whether a code was used by a specific student. In order to view which codes were used, please contact us.
When will I receive fee waivers for the coming year?
Schools receive SAT Weekend fee waiver codes accessible via the K–12 score reporting portal in mid-August. Accompanying fee waiver publications such as the SAT Fee Waivers Student Brochure and Counselor's Guide to Fee Waivers are available online for download or printing.
How can I order more fee waivers?
While we try to ensure that your school is provided with a sufficient number of fee waiver codes for the year, if you need additional fee waiver codes, contact us. Students can also request a fee waiver directly from College Board by completing a fee waiver request form.
I am not a school. How can my organization help eligible students receive fee waivers?
If your organization is a non-high school that primarily serves low-income high school students (e.g., community-based organizations or CBOs) and provides educational support services, you can encourage your students to request a fee waiver directly from College Board. Some organizations may have received fee waiver codes in prior years and will receive new codes in fall 2026. If you need an initial set of or additional fee waiver codes, please contact us. Non-high schools must be set up in our system to receive fee waiver codes.
Are foreign born and international students eligible to receive fee waivers?
Fee waivers may be granted to eligible nationals of countries other than the United States only if they reside and test in the United States or United States territories.
Outside of the U.S., fee waivers may only be granted to eligible U.S. citizens residing outside the United States.
Are homeschooled students eligible to receive fee waivers?
Homeschooled students who meet the financial eligibility requirements may contact a local high school counselor to request a fee waiver code. They should plan to provide proof of their eligibility (e.g., tax records or proof of enrollment in an aid program). Homeschooled students may also submit the SAT Fee Waiver Request Form to request fee waiver benefits directly from the College Board. When doing so, they should ensure they enter the school on their My SAT profile as AI 970000 (School Name: Home School).
Does SAT School Day count as one of the two free SAT registrations?
No. The two free SAT registrations students get as a fee waiver benefit are used in addition to SAT School Day and can be used for any weekend administrations.
Can schools use the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to determine a student's eligibility for fee waiver benefits?
Schools and districts that meet the criteria and choose to participate in CEP can't use a student's enrollment in CEP to determine eligibility for fee waiver benefits. This is because all students in these schools or districts, regardless of family income, are automatically eligible for free meals. Accordingly, CEP schools and districts should determine each student's eligibility for fee waiver benefits as best they can.
My student requested fee waivers directly from College Board and listed me as their adult verifier. What can I expect?
Please note that we do not always contact the adult listed, so do not be concerned if you do not receive an email asking that you verify the student's eligibility. If you do receive an email asking you to verify your student's eligibility, we ask that you respond to that email as soon as possible so that your student can pursue next steps. If you are unsure of the student's eligibility, please respond to the best of your ability.
My student requested fee waivers directly from College Board and was denied because I did not verify their eligibility. What can I do?
If your student is denied because they're not verified, you will have 30 days from the second reminder email to approve the student, and the student will receive fee waiver benefits going forward.
Will each listed adult have to verify eligibility for each student requesting a fee waiver directly from College Board? Will the adults be notified of a student's fee waiver request status?
Please note that we do not always contact the adult listed, so do not be concerned if you do not receive an email asking that you verify the student's eligibility. Only parents who opted into communications will receive copies of emails sent to students approving or denying their request for a fee waiver.
Why is the fee waiver code not working?
Sometimes when students try to use a Fee Waiver code, they can get a message saying it doesn't work.
In some instances, it's either no longer valid or not recognized. This could mean a few things:
- No longer valid means they won't be able to use it anymore—make sure the code is current. Codes active for school year 2025–2026 start with FW25," and codes active for school year 2026–2027 start with "FW26."
- If it's not recognized:
- Make sure the student is eligible to receive Fee Waiver benefits. Review the eligibility criteria to ensure they qualify for benefits.
- Make sure the code is entered exactly as it appears. It's easy to make mistakes if students enter the code manually. Some common mistakes are:
- Extra spacing before, within, and after the code
- Input errors, such as the wrong character and/or number, or characters that aren't allowed
If the code has already been used, please distribute a new code to the student. Students can also complete the SAT Fee Waiver Request Form to request benefits directly from College Board.
If the student has tried a few times without success and are sure that the code is valid and entered as provided, contact us for assistance before trying again.