Texas Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Incentive Program - State Exam Fee Subsidy - 2022-2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided subsidies for students taking AP and IB exams since 1993 with the enactment of the Advanced Placement Incentive Program. TEA is committed to ensuring AP and IB exams remain affordable for low-income students.
Eligible Students:
All students enrolled in a Texas public school may be considered for a subsidy, however, the eligibility of each student must be confirmed using published criteria. The criteria for qualifying for a Texas State subsidy is the same for both AP and IB exams and can be found here.
Planning for the 2022-2023 school year:
The 2023 AP exam fee is $97. The College Board provides a $35 fee reduction per AP Exam taken by an eligible student. In addition, schools are expected to forgo their $9 administrative fee for these students. With the Texas subsidy of $39, the resulting cost of an AP exam taken by an eligible student is $14. IB exam fees are published here.