Minnesota

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all 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. Note: The University of Minnesota is not included in this policy.

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 for low-income students:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Funding

The state funds the following assessment for low-income students:

• SAT in 11th/12th grade

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses.