State Policy and Funding

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit, advanced placement, or both for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Alabama doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

The Alabama State Department of Education pays for:

• All public-school low-income students’ AP Exams in full.
• AP Computer Science Principles (CSP), AP Precalculus, and AP Seminar Exams in full for public school non-low-income students.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Auburn University at Montgomery and the University of West Alabama require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Alabama that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Alaska doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Alaska currently doesn’t provide funding for low-income students’ AP Exams. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Arizona, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Arizona fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Arkansas, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Arkansas fully funds AP Exams for public and homeschooled students who meet both of the following criteria:

• Complete an AP course taught by a teacher who meets Arkansas AP training requirements or is on an Additional Training Plan.
• Take the corresponding AP Exam.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Harding University requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Arkansas that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including California, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

In California, the A−G Completion Improvement Grant Program provides funding to public schools to expand access to qualifying A−G courses for college admissions—including AP and Pre-AP courses. This funding may be used for:

• AP Exam fees for low-income students.
• Professional learning for your AP educators.
• Expanding your AP course offerings, like adding AP Seminar, which is accepted as an English credit in the state.
• Expanding or starting the Pre-AP Program to give more students the opportunity to develop skills needed for AP and college-level coursework.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

California Institute of Technology and Thomas Aquinas College require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in California that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Colorado, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides funding to districts for AP Exams taken by eligible low-income public school students in Colorado via a grant program. The Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program is intended to increase the number of eligible students who take AP Exams and receive scores for which college academic credit is awarded by providing funds to high schools to pay all or a portion of AP Exam fees on behalf of eligible students.

For more information on the grant program and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Colorado Department of Education website.

SAT Policy

The state requires public school students to take the following assessments:

• PSAT 8/9 in 9th grade
• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

Learn how College Board collaborates with this state to advance student achievement by visiting Colorado – A Partnership for Student Success.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 8/9 in 9th grade
• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grades

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The United States Air Force Academy requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Colorado that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Connecticut, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Connecticut fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade

The state requires public school students to take the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Delaware, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Delaware provides partial funding for AP Exams for public school low-income students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade

The state requires public school students to take the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

The District of Columbia fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public/charter school students.

SAT Policy

The district requires public school students to take the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The district funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Georgetown University and Gallaudet University require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in the District of Columbia that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Florida, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Through the Florida Education Finance Program, Florida fully funds AP Exams for all public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The following colleges require standardized test scores to be considered for admission:

• Florida State University
• University of South Florida
• University of Florida
• University of Central Florida
• Florida Atlantic University
• Florida International University
• University of North Florida
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Florida Institute of Technology
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
• University of West Florida
• Florida Polytechnic University
• New College of Florida

Many other colleges in Florida that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Georgia doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Georgia provides partial funding for AP Exams for two categories of public school students: low-income students and standard-fee students.

Georgia uses state funds to pay for one AP Exam in any subject per public school low-income student (except AP Capstone™) and one STEM AP Exam per public school standard-fee student. The STEM AP Exams include the following:

• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
• AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
• AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
• AP Physics C: Mechanics
• AP Precalculus
• AP Statistics

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The following colleges require standardized test scores to be considered for admission:

• Georgia Institute of Technology
• University of Georgia
• Georgia College and State University

Many other colleges in Georgia that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Hawaii doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Hawaii provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for two categories of public school students:

• Low-income students.
• Standard-fee students who attend Title 1 or Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools.

Note: Hawaii doesn’t provide funding for AP Exam fees for low-income students in charter schools or nonpublic schools.

As of fall 2024, many states, including Idaho, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Through the state’s Advanced Opportunities program, Idaho students can utilize Advanced Opportunities funds to pay for a variety of college-credit bearing or career-technical exams. These include Advanced Placement® (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), or Career and Technical Education (CTE) exams.

For more information, visit the Idaho State Department of Education’s Advanced Opportunities website.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Illinois, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Illinois provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Indiana, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) supports Indiana students through Advanced Placement (AP) Exam funding in partnership with College Board. IDOE Guidance regarding the AP Exam funding that was provided for the 2023-24 school year is detailed in this memo. IDOE Guidance for AP Exam funding for the 2024-25 school year hasn’t yet been finalized.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade

The state requires public school students to take the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Purdue University requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Indiana that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Iowa doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Iowa currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams. In Iowa, fiscal decisions including funding for AP Exams using ESSA's Title IV, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants will be determined at the local level.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Iowa that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Kansas, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

In 2024, Kansas fully funded all AP Seminar Exams taken by public school students. Kansas’s funding for 2025 AP Exams hasn’t yet been finalized.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Kentucky, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Kentucky provides:

• Full funding for all AP Exams taken by low-income public school students.
• Full funding for all AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) and AP Computer Science A (CSA) taken by public school students.
• Partial funding for all other AP Exams taken by standard-fee public school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Louisiana, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Louisiana currently doesn’t provide funding to low-income students for AP Exams. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Louisiana Tech University requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Louisiana that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Maine doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Maine currently doesn’t provide funding to low-income students for AP Exams. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Maryland, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

For information regarding AP Exam funding in Maryland, please contact the Maryland State Department of Education.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The United States Naval Academy requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Maryland that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Massachusetts doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Massachusetts provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard College require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Massachusetts that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Michigan, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Michigan provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public and nonpublic school students.

SAT Policy

The state requires public school students to take the following assessments:

• PSAT 8/9 in 8th grade and 9th grade
• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores are used for state accountability measures for the following assessments:

• PSAT 8/9 in 8th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 8/9 in 8th grade and 9th grade
• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Minnesota, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Minnesota provides:

• Full funding for all AP Exams taken by low-income public and nonpublic school students.
• Partial funding for all AP Exams taken by standard-fee public and nonpublic school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Mississippi, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Mississippi currently doesn’t provide direct funding for AP Exams. However, please note that in accordance with Mississippi House Bill 1643 (2019), state funding is available for courses, curriculum and training, and exam costs including Advanced Placement®, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, diploma endorsements (career and technical, academic, and distinguished academic), and WorkKeys. School districts and charter schools are eligible to receive grant funds. More information is available on the Mississippi Department of Education website.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Alcorn State University, Delta State University, and William Carey University require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Mississippi that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Missouri, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Missouri currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams for low-income students. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

College of the Ozarks requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Missouri that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Montana doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Montana currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams to low-income students. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Nebraska doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Nebraska currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams to low-income students. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Nevada, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Nevada currently doesn’t provide direct funding for AP Exams to low-income students. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. New Hampshire doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

New Hampshire fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public and nonpublic school students.

SAT Policy

The state requires public school students to take the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Dartmouth College requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in New Hampshire that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. New Jersey doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

New Jersey provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public and nonpublic school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including New Mexico, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

New Mexico provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade

The state requires public school students to take the following assessments:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including New York, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

New York provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public and nonpublic school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including North Carolina, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

North Carolina fully funds AP Exams for all public school students enrolled in an AP course who then take the corresponding AP Exam. Please note that NC Department of Public Instruction will not pay for AP Exams taken by private school students, homeschooled students, or students who weren’t enrolled in the AP course.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Saint Augustine's University requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in North Carolina that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including North Dakota, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

North Dakota provides partial funding to support the costs of AP Exams in English, math, science, and computer science.

For more information, visit the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction website.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Ohio, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Ohio fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public and nonpublic school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Learn how College Board collaborates with this state to advance student achievement by visiting A–Z: The SAT in Ohio.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Oklahoma, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Oklahoma provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for two categories of public school students:

• Low-income students
• Standard-fee students who take 2 or more AP Exams

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Oregon, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Oregon provides:

• Full funding for all AP Exams taken by low-income public school students.
• Partial funding for all AP Exams taken by standard-fee public school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Pennsylvania, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Pennsylvania provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public and nonpublic school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Rhode Island, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Rhode Island fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public school students.

SAT Policy

The state requires public school students to take the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores for the SAT are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including South Carolina, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

South Carolina fully funds AP Exams, excluding AP Precalculus Exams, for all public school students enrolled in an AP course who then take the corresponding AP Exam.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessments:

• PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT in 10th grade
• SAT in 11th/12th grade

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including South Dakota, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

South Dakota currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Tennessee, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Tennessee provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public and nonpublic school students.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The following colleges require standardized test scores to be considered for admission:

• The University of Tennessee Knoxville
• The University of Memphis
• Tennessee State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• The University of Tennessee Chattanooga
• The University of Tennessee Southern

Many other colleges in Tennessee that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Texas, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Texas via the Texas Education Agency provides partial funding for all AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

SAT Policy

The state offers public school districts, schools, and/or students the option for the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Learn how College Board collaborates with this state to advance student achievement by visiting Texas: A Partnership for Student Success.

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

The University of Texas at Austin and Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) require standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in Texas that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Utah, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Through Early College funding, Utah will reimburse qualifying LEAs for AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Vermont doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Vermont currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Virginia, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Virginia provides partial funding for low-income public school students’ AP Exams.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Washington, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Washington fully funds AP Exams for all low-income public and nonpublic school students.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including West Virginia, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

West Virginia fully funds AP Exams for low-income students.

SAT Policy

The state requires public school students to take the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Student scores are used for state accountability measures.

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

Standardized Test Score Policies by Colleges

Fairmont State University requires standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Many other colleges in West Virginia that don’t require SAT or ACT scores still use them to make admissions decisions, award scholarships, or place students in appropriate courses. Nearly all colleges accept scores from students who choose to submit them, and a growing list of colleges—including private, public, and state higher education systems—are reinstating test score requirements.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states, including Wisconsin, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Wisconsin currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams. Wisconsin public school districts are responsible by law to pay AP Exam fees for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.

AP Policy

As of fall 2024, many states have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Wyoming doesn’t have a statewide credit policy for AP; it currently has institution-based credit policies.

AP Funding

Wyoming currently doesn’t provide funding for AP Exams to low-income students. For information for schools and districts on federal funding options available to provide funding for AP Exams, visit Funding for Low-Income AP Students.