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Information about the Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Reduction Grant PDF icon

For the past 11 years the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has received a federal AP Test Fee Reduction Grant. This grant has paid for AP tests, International Baccalaureate (IB) tests, and registration fees for low income students. Grant applications have typically been available in November with the deadline for applying being in mid-December. This year, due to budget issues at the federal level, funding for the AP Test Fee Reduction Grant has been held up at the congressional level, and as a result the MDE has not received the grant award amount for the 2013-2014 school year. Further, we may not know the award information until August 2013. Given the lack of available information at this time and the grant award amount from last year, it is likely that students will be required to share the costs of the testing. Our guidance is to anticipate a $20.00 fee per test/per student. The MDE will continue to work closely with the U.S. Department of Education to secure funding and disseminate information to the field as quickly as it becomes available. Should you have any further questions, please contact Brian Barber at barberb2@michigan.gov or 517-335-3005.

Courses

• Online AP CoursesMichigan will also use the grant funds to pay for books and materials for eligible low-income students taking on-line AP courses through Michigan colleges and universities. These courses are currently available at the following locations:

• Michigan Virtual AP Academy, (517) 324-5360

Resources

• Advanced Placement State Results - College Board

• Advanced Placement Resources for Educators To provide financial and technical assistance to schools and teachers interested in expanding access to AP.

• Advanced Placement Testing Fee Reduction PDF icon

• Advanced Placement Participation Booming PDF icon An article highlighting the current upswing in AP testing around the United States, by Ben Feller, AP Education Writer.


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