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The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a standardised test developed by the College Board. It is typically taken by high school students on the cusp of attending college. SAT measures students’ aptitude on three scales – Evidence-based Reading and Writing, Mathematics, SAT Fees are charged in US dollars or the equivalent amount in INR. If you're preparing for your SATs, this starter kit on SAT exam fees can come in handy.
SAT Registration Fee for Indian Students
Name of the Test
SAT Exam Fees
Standard SAT
$130
SAT Registration Fees for Subject Test
Name of the Item
Notes
Registration Fee
$68
Non-US Regional fees
$43
Sales Tax
$19
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Additional SAT Fees
Besides the standard SAT registration fee, you also need to consider the additional, registration-linked SAT exam costs These fees are circumstantial and may or may not apply to every student. Here is a breakdown of the additional, need-based SAT prices.
Additonal Fee Item
Fees
Test Centre Change
$29
Test Cancellation
Late Cancellation
$39
Late Registration
$34
SAT Test Prices for Additional Score Services
The College Board also levies a suite of need-based SAT exam prices for additional services related to scores and reports.
S.NO
Facility
SAT exam fee
1
Registration score report
$0
4 registration scores available for up to 9 days after taking the test
2
Extra score report request
$14 per extra report
Applicable to additional reports outside of the 4 available
3
Rush order
$31
Scores sent to college within 1-2 business days. Also applies to extra score reports.
4
*Scores by phone
$15 per call
Released as per online scores schedule; students can call customer service and provide test registration number, DOB, & credit card details to get scores by phone.
5
Archived scores order
Order old test scores via phone or mail
7
SAT question & answer service
$18
Students can request test questions, correct answers and instructions for the specific test they took. They need to fill a form to order a copy of their answer sheet.
8
SAT Student Answer Service
$13.50
Students can request question types from the test they took to check the level of difficulty and if they answered questions correctly, incorrectly or omitted them. This SAT fee is refunded if the order is unfulfilled or if the student missed the test date.
Terms and Conditions
Articles mentioned in Serial Numbers 1–6 apply to all forms of the SAT exams, including the digital SAT introduced in 2024. Services like hand score verification are no longer applicable to the digital SAT, as answers are submitted directly through the testing platform, reducing the risk of processing errors. To access SAT scores or inquire about test-related queries, international students can contact the College Board's official customer service. Note that certain services, such as the Student Answer Service, may have limited applicability to the digital SAT. Always check the official College Board website for the latest updates and details about available services.
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The College Board gives you the choice to reschedule your appointment if you intend to appear for the exam in the future. However, if you decide to cancel your appointment altogether, you can apply for a refund by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day. You will be eligible for a full refund of your registration fee, minus a $29 cancellation fee if you cancel by the change deadline, or a $39 fee if you cancel after the change deadline. Refunds are processed within 3–5 business days after you cancel your registration. If you ordered extra score reports at the time of registration, the sums for the same will be refundable only if you are absent on the test date. You may also apply to cancel your additional score reports and receive a refund, provided you place your cancellation request within 24 hours, for orders which have not been processed or sent. Rush score reports are non-refundable. Any fees paid towards Student Answer Service and Question-and-Answer Service are refundable only if your order has not been fulfilled or if you were absent on the test date. Note that all refunds are processed back to the source account or in your original form of payment..
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If you wish to send scores to more than 4 schools, you need to pay an additional $12 per extra report. For example, if you wish to send your scores to 7 schools in total, you will have to pay an extra $12x3 = $36.
The cost of the SAT subject test depends on whether you appear for the SAT standard test (which costs $101) or SAT with Essay (which costs $117), along with the SAT fee for your preferred subject ($22 per subject). So, the fee for standard test + subject test, will be $101 + $22 = $123, and the fee for SAT with Essay + subject test will be $117 + 22 = $139.
Yes, you may appear for multiple SAT subject tests by paying $22 per subject. For instance, if you choose to appear for 3 subject tests, it will cost you an extra $66. Thus, if you choose, Standard test + 2 subjects, your SAT cost will be $101 + $ 66 = $167.
You can remit your SAT fees via your digibank by DBS credit card. You can also pay the fees through the PayPal digital wallet, money orders or cheques drawn in favour of “The College Board”. Cheques should be drawn of US banks only.
The fees of SAT exam in India is $130. This fee is inclusive of Non-US regional fees and sales tax.
Yes, you can take the SAT exam for free in India if you qualify for a fee waiver. The College Board offers fee waivers to low-income students, which cover the cost of the SAT exam. Check on the college board website to know about the eligibility criteria.
