AP exam fee 2027: USD 129 per exam, extra charges and the TL equivalent
Per the College Board's 2026-27 tariff, the AP exam fee at schools outside the US is USD 129 per exam — about TL 6,430 at the Turkish central bank rate of 30 October 2026 (USD 1 ≈ TL 49.8). Late orders add USD 40, cancelling an unused exam USD 40, and authorised centres in Türkiye may add a service charge. This guide explains the items and the payment flow; Studrise tutoring prices are not its subject.
College Board AP fee table 2026-27
| Item | USD | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee (schools outside the US) | 129 | Per exam; USD 100 at US schools |
| Late-order fee | +40 | Orders between 14 November 2026 and 12 March 2027 |
| Unused / cancelled exam | +40 | Ordered but not taken |
| Fee reduction (income-based) | −37 | Per exam for eligible students; the school also waives its USD 9 rebate |
| Authorised-centre service charge | Varies | By centre in Türkiye; ask before ordering |
Source: College Board AP Central — Exam Fees. Fees are updated every exam year; the 2026-27 tariff applies to the 2027 exams.
How much is an AP exam in TL? A sample budget
At the Turkish central bank selling rate of 30 October 2026 (TL 49.86); the rate on payment day and bank fees change the result.
| Scenario | USD | Approx. TL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 exam, ordered on time | 129 | 6,430 |
| 3 exams, ordered on time | 387 | 19,300 |
| 3 exams, late order | 507 | 25,300 |
| 3 exams + 1 cancellation | 427 | 21,300 |
Centre service charges are not included. In a yearly budget the largest item is preparation, not the exam fee; the what shapes AP tutoring pricing guide covers that side.
How is the fee paid?
- The student tells the school's AP coordinator which exams to take; the coordinator places the order with the College Board (deadline mid-November).
- Payment goes to the school or the authorised centre; the College Board does not take individual payments. The school may collect the fee in TL at its own rate.
- Dropping an ordered exam before exam day triggers the cancellation fee; a no-show is not refunded.
- Score sends: one free send a year; additional sends are paid from the College Board account.
Who gets the fee reduction?
The College Board grants a USD 37 reduction per exam to students at schools outside the US who meet the income criteria; with the school waiving its USD 9 rebate the exam drops to USD 83. Eligibility is determined by the school and flagged at ordering; families apply through the coordinator. Details: AP Central fees page.
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