ACT, SAT, & CLT

While the ACT, SAT, and CLT are NOT required for high school graduation, many students still elect to take one or more of these tests for the following reasons:

• University Admissions: While many universities are moving towards test-optional admissions, the majority still require either an ACT or SAT score.
• High School Graduation: ACT, SAT, and CLT scores can meet the graduation assessment requirements (FSA ELA & Algebra 1 EOC) by earning a concordant score.
• Scholarships: Several scholarships require ACT, SAT, or CLT scores to be submitted, most notably the Bright Futures scholarship.

Fee Waivers

ACT, SAT, and CLT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the U.S. 

You’re eligible if one or more of these descriptions apply to you:

• You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
• Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service. 
• You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families, for example, TRIO programs like Upward Bound.
• Your family receives public assistance.
• You’re homeless or live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
• You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.

Fee Waiver process: 

ACT: Request a fee waiver at 24-25 ACT Fee Waiver Request

SAT: Request a fee waiver directly from College Board by visiting College Board SAT Fee Waivers

CLT: Fee waivers are requested directly from CLT at CLT Financial Assistance Request