EPSO Exam Fee Assistance for Low-Income Students
The department will use the funding structure below to cover the cost of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and some Cambridge (CIE) examinations for exams taken by low-income students.
| Exam Type | Exam Fee | Exam Fee Assistance | Vendor Exam Fee Assistance | Waived School Rebate | Student's Out-of-Pocket Exam Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement | $99 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $23 |
| Advanced Placement Capstone | $147 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $71 |
| International Baccalaureate* | $123 | $96 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Cambridge AS Level Exam | $121.15 | $75.80 | $0 | $0 | $45.35 |
| Cambridge A Level Exam | $195.95 | $130.71 | $0 | $0 | $65.24 |
*Note: The department will not cover the cost of CIE Global Perspectives A Level Exams and IB Diploma Programme Fees that are not allowable costs under the state’s Early Postsecondary Test Fee program which include:
- Candidate registration fee
- Core requirement fees (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity Action and Service)
*Note: Links for additional details regarding deadlines and required documentation that must be submitted to the department to receive these fee reductions for each postsecondary opportunity will be available in the coming months. Please email any questions to Michelle McMillian at Michelle.McMillian@tn.gov.