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03/19/2012

Low-income students are no longer eligible for fee waivers for AP exams, reports the New York Times.

This year, qualifying students will pay a reduced rate: $15 for each of their first three exams and $53 for each additional one. The regular cost of an AP exam is $87.

The elimination of AP fee waivers stems from federal budget cuts. In December, Congress reduced the funds available to help high school students pay for exams from $43 million to $27 million.

AP exams can yield college credit or advanced standing and save students thousands of dollars in college tuition. Click here to read more on the Times.

Does this budget cut affect you? If so, let me know in the comments section below.

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