Michigan AP Exam Fee Assistance
Funding for Michigan Schools for May 2026 AP Exams
College Board provides a fee reduction of $37 per AP Exam for qualifying low-income students. For eligibility criteria, visit AP Exam Fee Reductions. Schools are expected to forgo their $9 rebate for these students.
The State of Michigan provides additional funding for students who qualify for College Board fee reductions. For these students, the state will contribute $48 per exam. This brings the final fee for qualifying students down to $5.
Standard-Fee Students
“Standard-fee students” are those who aren’t eligible for College Board fee reductions. The State of Michigan doesn’t provide additional funding for these students.
Note: It remains a school-level decision whether to keep or forgo the $9-per-exam school rebate from standard-fee students. For more information on rebate policy and procedures, please see State AP Exam Fee Assistance.
Fees for Michigan Students
| AP Exam | $9 Rebate Collected from Students? | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee-Reduced Students | $5 | No |
| Standard-Fee Students | $99 | At school’s discretion |
Steps for AP Coordinators
Before the Exams
- For your invoice to accurately reflect any fee reductions, the AP coordinator must indicate the fee reduction status for each eligible student in AP Registration and Ordering.
- For each student who is eligible for the College Board fee reduction, check the Reduced Fee box next to their name in the student roster.
- For students who aren't eligible for the fee reduction, no action is needed.
- Fee reduction status is indicated only once per student, not for each exam.
- If possible, indicate each student’s status by the time you submit your exam order. This ensures you have time to plan for and collect the appropriate exam fees.
- However, if you need more time to verify this information, the deadline to indicate students' fee reduction status in AP Registration and Ordering is April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
After the Exams
- Your invoice will be automatically generated and emailed to you after late-testing administration ends. At that point, you can also access and print your invoice through AP Registration and Ordering.
- For exams taken by fee-reduced students, College Board will bill the state directly for $48 per AP Exam.
- June 15, 2026, is the postmark deadline for payment due to College Board.
- AP coordinators must submit a copy of their invoice to the Michigan Department of Education. Email a PDF copy of your school's invoice to Jeff McNeal by June 15, 2026.
For More Information
Visit the Michigan Department of Education website or contact Jeff McNeal, education consultant, Michigan Department of Education.
T. 517-241-6958