AP FEE REDUCTION INFO

Fee reductions are available but must be applied for by October 7, 2025 to ensure meeting the registration deadline. Approval may take several days. To apply, follow the steps below:

1. Download the “AP Exam Fee Reduction Application” form. Complete and save a copy to your computer desktop or files. Hard copies are available in the Registrar's office. 

2. Obtain a copy of your 2025-2026 Free & Reduced letter from CUSD. If you have not submitted the Free & Reduced Meal Application you can do so on the CUSD Nutrition Services website. Take a photo or scan the document and save it to your desktop or files. If you do not have a copy to digitize and upload, please email ami.padilla@carlsbadusd.net to get a copy emailed to you.

3. To submit your application for fee reduction on the 2026 AP exams, submit hard copies of BOTH the “AP Exam Fee Reduction application” form and your Free and Reduced Lunch Letter to the Registrar no later than October 7, 2025. Emailed documents can also be sent directly to the registrar at hannah.yen@carlsbadusd.net. 

4. You will receive an approval notification and your reduction code after submitting. 

5. Once you've been issued the Fee Reduction Discount code by the Registrar, you will need to enter it on the payment form on https://aptsusa.com/sagecreek.