The Maine DOE has worked with the U.S. Department of Education and the College Board to acquire grant money to cover a portion of the exam fee for low-income students who are enrolled in an Advanced Placement course.
While the cost for a 2015 AP Exam is $91, the Maine DOE will contribute $41 for low-income test takers, College Board will provide a $29 fee reduction per exam for qualifying students and schools will waive their $9 administrative cost fee. As a result, low-income students will now pay $12 per the cost of each exam, which will be collected by schools to be paid to College Board at the time of invoicing.
For more information or technical assistance, contact Nancy Lamontagne at 624-6822 or nancy.a.lamontagne@maine.gov.