important information for act: fee waivers and special testing

Don't let anything stand in your way of going to college! Fee waivers and special accommodations for the ACT are available for students who qualify.

Fee Waivers
Students can receive ACT test fee waivers for the basic test fee for two test dates. Fee waivers are available for students:

• who are in foster homes or are a ward of the state
• whose family receives public assistance
• who participate in a federally funded TRIO program such as Upward Bound
• whose total family income is at or below the Low Standard Budget for 2008 as established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

If you think you qualify, check with your counselor early as funds are limited each year and won't be available once depleted. Visiting with your counselor is the only way to obtain a fee waiver.

Special Testing
Special testing is available for students with documented disabilities. Information about required documentation and the process for requesting accommodations can be found at www.act.org/aap/disab/index.html. Visit with your counselor for assistance in completing paperwork.

Source: ACT's News You Can Use
Posted: 9/11/2008