State Policy and Funding
Most colleges—including those that are test optional—use scores to inform decisions on course credit and placement; scholarships; and targeted support on campus. Across the country, states are partnering with the College Board to offer AP Exams and the SAT Suite of Assessments at a reduced rate or no cost to students in their state. College Board also provides fee reductions for eligible students with financial need.
Visit the following pages for more in-depth information about state-specific AP credit and funding policies as well as SAT Suite school and district pricing:
The information found below is valid as of August 2024, but may not reflect the current state of affairs. For up-to-date information contact your state department of education or the particular higher education institution. For AP, you can also visit our Federal and State AP Exam Fee Assistance page for updates.
Funding by State
Find your state below to learn more about SAT and Advanced Placement policies in your area.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.