AP Exam Registration & Links

Steps to Register

1. Create a College Board Account @ collegeboard.org 

1. 1. • Students taking AP courses will be given a join code by their teacher to add to their myap.collegeboard.org account

   2. Once the student has joined the classroom, they will be given the option to register for the AP Exam.   Registration will be the student's responsibility

   3. The deadline to submit payment is November 7th, 2025 for BOTH Term 1 and Term 2 Courses. 

      • Students who request to order an exam after the deadline will be charged a $40 Late Registration Fee. 

   4. For Term 3 and 4  AP classes the deadline to register is

Fees & Payments

• Deadline for payment is November 7th. If payment is not processed by the deadline, the exam(s) will be cancelled. 

• Students have the opportunity to apply for a fee waiver (families must complete it promptly before the deadline). 

Penality fees

Exam                                            $99 (subject to change per collegeboard)

Late Registration                       $40

Students who register for exams after the deadline will be required to pay a late registration fee. This fee will be required regardless of waiver.

Cancellation/Unused Exams     $40

The $40 fee applies to any unused or canceled exam, including an exam ordered for a student who qualifies for a College Board fee reduction. It’s important to tell your AP coordinator if you decide not to take an exam. ***Students who receive a waiver are still required to pay a $40 fee for late/cancelled/unused exams. 

Waivers

• Complete the Elk Grove Educational Benefits Form 25-26 (in ParentVue)

  • paper copy if needed. Deadline is October 24, 2025

• Free/Reduced Lunch Form LINK 

Payment Information 

(step-by-step slide HERE)

Link to MySchoolBuck.com HERE

1. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app on Android or Apple devices

2. Create your free account and add your students using their school name/student ID

3. Select the number of Exams that your student has registered for

4. Check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check

5. If you do not qualify for the waiver and would like to request a payment plan, please reach out to the exam coordinator at your school site