Advanced Placement (AP)

​Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Fees  

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, there are changes to AP* exam fees due to changes in Kentucky's state funding.

House Bill (HB) 500 (2026) eliminated $2.6 million in annual funding to subsidize the cost of AP exam fees for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for free or reduced-price meals.  As a result:

• Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will continue to take AP exams at no cost.
• Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals will now be responsible for the full cost of non-Computer Science AP exams, as the state subsidy is no longer available.  AP Exam Fees – AP Central | College Board
• AP Computer Science exams will continue to be free for all students, regardless of income eligibility, because they are funded through a separate program.  (AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Cybersecurity)

 If you have questions about AP exam fees or your student's eligibility, please contact your school's AP Coordinator or school counselor. For eligibility criteria, visit AP Exam Fee Reductions. 

*Advanced Placement, AP and Pre-AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board.

School Res​​po​​nsibilities

Before ​Exams

• Indicate fee-reduction status in AP Registration and Ordering.
  
• Check “Reduced Fee” for eligible students.
• Update status by April 30, 2026.

After Exams

• Invoices are generated and emailed after late testing.
• Kentucky covers the fees listed above; schools handle extra fees (late orders, cancellations).
• Payment postmark deadline: June 15, 2026.
• Schools keep a list of fee-reduced students for KDE verification.