AP Testing Information for 2026

 

2026-2027 AP EXAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Please read all of the information below concerning 2026-2027 AP Testing. 

Directions for Registration: 

OPENS: September 8th, 2026

Closes: October 23rd, 2026 

• All students must register for AP exams online. Siblings must register separately. Each student needs his/her own individual registration. 

The AP Exam registration is a two step- two website- process again this year. 

• STEP 1: Students should have already enrolled in their AP course on the College Board (CB) website, using a join code provided by the teacher. If a student needs a join code, please contact your teacher or AP Coordinator. 
  • Students MUST keep up with their CB account login information. We do not have access to student accounts. 
  • Students MUST indicate in each AP course on the College Board website whether they will take the exam in May or not. o Link to the College Board website: https://www.collegeboard.org/ 
• STEP 2: College Board does not collect exam payments; it only collects the exam order information from students. Therefore, students must also log in to/create their Total Registration account to make payment.
  • Total Registration is used each year to pay for PSAT and AP exams. Students should use the same account and login information. If students already have a TR account, they should look for the “Have you previously registered? Login here.” link.
  • If a student does not have a TR account, he/she must create an account. The account should use the student’s email address - not a parent’s email address.
  • Link to the TR website: http://www.totalregistration.net/AP/110921 
  • If you register for your one free STEM exam and do not sit for the exam, you will be required to pay the $40 restocking fee charged by the College Board. 

Registration Deadline: Registration for all exams begins on September 8th and will conclude on October 23nd. 

Cost for taking AP exams: 

• For 2025 Testing, the College Board charges $99.00 for each exam. In addition, students will pay a one-time administrative fee each year to offset the cost of testing materials, substitutes, etc. All high schools in Forsyth County charge a one-time fee of $25.00 regardless of how many exams a student takes.
• The cost/ for exams will be as follows: 
  • 1 exam = $124.00 (includes the exam fee of $99. 00 plus a one-time administrative fee of $25.00) 
  • 2 exams = $223.00
  • 3 exams = $322.00
  • 4 exams = $421.00
  • 5 exams = $520.00 

Is there a late registration period, and how much is the late fee? 

• Students registering for exams in courses that begin in August will be assessed a $40 late registration fee after October 23nd. This fee is charged by the College Board and cannot be canceled by the school. The school does not charge additional registration fees between October 23th – February 25th. 

Can I cancel my exam?

• Regular registration students can cancel exams until November 13, 2026, with no charge.
• If you cancel after November 13th, you will receive a partial refund minus the $40 cancellation fee. 
• The $25.00 administrative fee is non-refundable.

Does the State of Georgia pay for one STEM exam per student? 

• Students enrolled in STEM classes will be allowed to take their first AP STEM exam at a reduced cost. STEM students will only pay the administration fee of $25.00. Approval for any registration with a STEM exam will be required; therefore, STEM students cannot pay for exams at the time of registration. 
• You must indicate at the time of test registration that you are taking a STEM exam to receive the $99.00 credit. 
• When STEM students register on Total Registration, they will be asked if they are taking at least one STEM exam. This is called a “special waiver.” (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based, AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A)
  • Once a student has indicated she/he is taking a STEM exam, the registration is paused so the school can verify this information. Once the fee waiver is verified, TR does NOT notify the student that they may proceed with registration and make payment. Students need to go back into their TR accounts within 48 hours of initial registration to check on the status of their registration and make payment. 

Is there a reduced cost for students with financial difficulty? 

• Students who have applied and met Federal Free/Reduced Lunch criteria will receive a maximum of two exams free of charge. They may receive additional exams at a reduced rate.
  • When registering for exams, students are asked if they meet Free/Reduced Lunch criteria. If the student indicates that they meet Free/Reduced Lunch criteria, the registration process is paused until confirmation of this information. 

Does the State of Georgia pay for one exam per student?

The state of Georgia will pay for one AP exam for Georgia public school students enrolled in AP courses in one of two categories: 

• Category One: Students are public school students who individually qualify for the College Board fee reduction (example: Free Reduced Lunch). The state of Georgia will pay for one AP in any subject (except for AP Seminar and AP Research exams) for these students.
• Category Two: Public school students enrolled in AP STEM courses who do not qualify for the College Board fee reduction may be eligible for one free AP STEM exam.
  • Students enrolled in STEM classes will be allowed to take their first AP STEM exam at a reduced cost. STEM students will only need to pay the administration fee of $25.00.
    •  When students register for payment in Total Registration, and they are taking a STEM course they must select “yes” for the Special Waiver question. ○ Their registration will be placed in a hold queue to verify the STEM course.
      •  Once verified, the exam fee waiver of $99 will be deducted from their fee ledger, and the registration will be released for payment. 
      • Total Registration DOES NOT notify students they may now proceed with registration payment.
      •  Students need to go back into their TR accounts within 48 hours of initial registration to check on the status of their registration and make payment. 
      •  The student must indicate at the time of test registration they are taking a STEM exam and select “yes” to the Special Waiver question to receive the $99.00 credit.
      • Students may receive either the Free and Reduced Lunch waiver OR the STEM AP Exam waiver, but not both.