- 2018-2019 Test Fee Reduction
For more than 15 years, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has supported assessments for low-income students. This support will continue for the AP exams, IB exam and CLEP exam.
This year, the Legislature increased funding for this important student assistance to $1 million. This will help low-income students and their families; encourage more students to take AP and IB courses. MDE will assist qualified students with fees related to taking AP, CLEP and IB exams. This will save them college tuition; and lead to higher achievement and our goal to make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years. The following process will be in place for the 2018-2019 school year. Please see memo #153-18 for more details
Please direct any questions to Jeff McNeal at 517-241-6958 or email at mcnealj1@michigan.gov.
Resources
- Information about the Low Income Reimbursement Program for 2019-2020 School Year
- District IB Reimbursement form
Reimbursement form for qualified students taking the IB exam.
- Advanced Placement State Results - College Board
- Advanced Placement Resources for Educators To provide financial and technical assistance to schools and teachers interested in expanding access to AP.
Courses
- Online AP Courses
Michigan also allows the use of grant funds to pay for books and materials for eligible low-income students taking on-line AP courses through Michigan colleges and universities. These courses are currently available at the following locations:
- Michigan Virtual AP Academy, (517) 324-5360
