College Board 90% Fee Waiver Program

College Board - the non–profit organization that owns the SAT college entrance exam - invites applications for the College Board 90% Fee Waiver Program. The program gives an opportunity to top performers in SAT to get a full tuition fee waiver at India Global Alliance member universities.

Additionally, students can also get an opportunity to take the SAT for a 50% or 90% discount. 

The academically talented but economically weaker students from India who score above a certain level in SAT will be designated as College Board India Scholars. The education of these College Board India Scholars will be co-funded by the College Board and India Alliance Members.

This scholarship is being offered by the College Board in association with the India Global Alliance Members that include various prominent Indian universities.

Eligibility for 90% SAT Fee Reduction 

• Be a resident of India 
• Be a student  in Class 11 or 12 
• Have an annual household income of less than INR 8 Lakhs

Eligibility for full College tuition scholarship 

• Be a Top Performer in SAT exam (score of 1350 or more out of 1600)
• Be enrolled in Class 12 for the session 2024-25
• Have an annual household income of less than INR 8 Lakhs
• Apply for admission to participating Indian universities 
• Receive admission and enroll at a participating Indian university 

Note: 

• Students may only apply once in a financial year.
• Students who have received a waiver from June 2024 to June 2025 are not eligible to apply for another waiver during this period.

The top performers in SAT 2024 fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be designated as College Board India Scholars. These scholars will receive a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the expected time to complete the degree.

Note: Students are eligible to receive the same amount each year until the completion of their degree in case of consistent academic performance.

To receive a SAT Fee reduction voucher and apply for the scholarship, follow the below steps-

Step 1: Go to Buddy4Study and request for the applicable SAT fee reduction voucher
Step 2: Register or Log in to begin filling the application 
Step 3: Fill in all the details and upload the necessary documents
Step 4: You will now receive a voucher code in your registered Email
Step 5: Visit the official SAT exam website and sign up to apply for SAT in May, Oct or Dec
Step 6: Redeem the discount voucher while making the payment
Step 7: Upload  the SAT confirmation email to Buddy4Study 
Step 8: Take the SAT on the assigned date at your selected centre 

You will need to upload the following along with your application: 

• Passport-sized Photograph 
• Family Income Proof 
• Address Proof
• Identity Proof
• Class 10 or Class 11th Marksheet (latest)

Note: You must also upload the SAT confirmation email once you register for it on the College Board website.

The College Board India Scholars will be selected on the basis of performance in the SAT 2024 and considerations by the University to which they have applied.

Application Deadline: ___

Q. What is SAT?
A. The SAT is a globally available college entrance exam accepted by all U.S. and many international colleges and universities. All Indian universities that are part of the College Board’s India Higher Education Global Alliance initiative accept SAT as an entrance exam for students in India. The SAT is administered four times a year in India in the months of March, May, October, and December. You can take the SAT in any of these admins. The SAT measures what students learn in school and what they need to succeed in college.

Q. What is College Board India Scholars Programme?
A. Students who score 1350 or more out of a total score of 1600 on the SAT exam will be recognized by the College Board as College Board India Top Performers. Top performers from families with significant financial need (see eligibility criteria above) will be eligible to apply for a 100% college tuition scholarship at any of the participating Indian universities (see list of participating Indian universities above). Students need to be in Grade 12 when they take the SAT to qualify for the scholarships.

Q. Can I participate in the College Board India Scholars Programme if I take the SAT exam in Grade 11?
A. Students of Class 11 can avail the SAT fee reduction voucher, and they may use their SAT scores to apply to Indian Alliance member universities for admissions. To qualify for the scholarships, students need to take the SAT exam in Grade 12 for the 2023-2024 session. Any student taking the SAT exam while in Grade 11, will need to take the SAT exam again in Grade 12 to qualify for the College Board India Scholars programme.

Q. To which Indian colleges and universities can I apply for admission with scholarship using the SAT exam?
A. Refer to the list of participating universities above. More universities request to join the scholarship program. Please visit this website to get the latest list of participating Indian universities.

Q. In which cities are the SAT exams administered?
A. The SAT can be taken at over 80 test centres in 40+ cities across India. Find a test centre near you here. Note: Change test dates on the search form to search for all available test centres.

Q. How can you request for a SAT fee reduction voucher?
A. Students who meet the eligibility criteria for 50% or 90% discount, should click on “Avail SAT Discount Voucher” to apply for the SAT fee reduction voucher. Upon receipt of payment of discounted SAT Fee, you will receive your voucher code within 2 days. Student should register and redeem the SAT voucher at the College Board SAT registration website and register for the May, Oct, or Dec SAT exam in 2023. Redeem the fee reduction voucher within 15 days of receipt of voucher from Buddy4Study or prior to registration deadline, whichever date is earlier. Watch this video to know more.

Q. Why request for a SAT fee reduction voucher from Buddy4Study?
A. Buddy4Study has been selected by the College Board to verify eligibility of students (criteria as listed above) for the SAT fee reduction voucher, and distribute the vouchers to the eligible applicants. Student needs this SAT fee reduction voucher code to register for the SAT test on the College Board's SAT registration website.

Q. How do I redeem a discount Voucher?
A. Students who receive the SAT fee reduction voucher from Buddy4Study can redeem it on the College Board's SAT registration website. Redemption of vouchers will start from ___.

Q. How much does the SAT Exam cost and what discount can I get?
A. The registration fee for the SAT in India is as follows: SAT without Essay: USD 96.50. However, eligible students can request for a SAT fee reduction voucher from Buddy4Study for the SAT exams in 2024 and get up to 90% discount.

Q. Do I need to take the Essay option with the SAT exam?
A. Indian universities that are part of the College Board's India Global Higher Education Alliance do not require the essay for admissions. However, some colleges and universities in the US and around the world may require the essay for their admission processes. If you plan to apply to colleges and universities in the US, please refer to their admission websites for essay requirement. For admission to Indian universities, essay is not required.

Q. How long is the SAT test and what is tested in the exam?
A. The SAT is three hours long, with an additional 50 minutes for the essay (optional). The SAT consists of two sections: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The Essay is an optional component of the SAT. The test focuses on skills and knowledge that the student learns in high school and what they need to succeed in college. Visit this link. to find out what kinds of questions you'll see on the SAT and what they measure. You can also watch videos for an overview of each test.

Q. How to apply for the scholarship?
A. If you are recognized by the College Board as a Top Performer on the SAT exam (score of 1350 or more out of a total of 1600) AND if you meet eligibility criteria for the College Board India Scholars Programme, you should contact Buddy4Study to begin the application process for the scholarship.

Q. How to prepare for SAT Exam?
A. Visit this link to get a free, world-class, personalized practice curriculum – Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy. Students can also visit – this link to access a free official SAT practice app, and full-length SAT practice tests. These free, world-class practice resources have been developed by Khan Academy and the College Board, makers of the SAT® test.

Q. How to send your SAT scores directly to colleges?
A. Colleges require you to send official score reports directly from College Board. Before or after you take the SAT, you can choose to send your scores for free to all the India Global Alliance members. Additionally, you can choose up to four international universities for sending your scores for free. Watch this video to see how.

Q. If I have any queries, who should I contact?
A. In case of queries, please reach out to Buddy4Study at iga-help@buddy4study.com or 011-430-92248 (Ext: 118) (Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).