Chauncey Spears, Division Director
Advanced Learning and Gifted Programs

Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West Street
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, Mississippi 39205

Phone: 601-359-2586
Fax 601-359-2040

Advanced Placement Test Fee

In collaboration with the College Board, the United States Department of Education and Local School Districts, the AP Exam Reimbursement Program aims to make the AP Examination free for low-income students. For each AP Examination taken by students from public and private schools whose family does not exceed 150% of the poverty income level, the following will occur:

• The MDE, through the AP Fee Reimbursement Program, will pay the $56 examination fee
• The College Board will provide a $22 fee reduction
• The high school will forego its $8 administration fee
• The student will pay $0
• MDE will pay up to $88 per exam for International Baccalaureate students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

Local School Counselors who administer the Advanced Placement Examinations should apply for the AP Exam Reimbursement Program on behalf of eligible students through the College Board.

Contact Chanucey Spears
Director of Advanced Learning and Gifted Programs
Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West Street, P.O. Box 771
Suite 330
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Phone: 601-359-2586
Fax: 601-359-2040
Email: crspears@mde.k12.ms.us

Revised 9/01/2009

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