Lincoln High School

Lincoln
High School
Academics

AP Information

AP Information

AP Exam Registration & Payment Information

The registration and payment window for AP Exams is open. Students will receive exam information from their AP teachers. Registration is only complete when payment has been made and college board registration is finalized. Payment(s) can be made via SchoolPay through your Parent Source Account or by check in the main office. Due to the quantity of tests we administer, payment is DUE by October 31st.

AP Exam Registration/Payment Window Closes October 31st.

Important! 

  • Students must Register (via CollegeBoard) and Pay (via SchoolPay) for their AP Exams by October 31.
  • Students must be currently enrolled in an AP Class at Lincoln HS to register for the corresponding AP test.
  • Registrations that are not paid by October 31st will be cancelled after November 14 and exams will not be ordered. 
  • The standard exam fee is $125.00 plus a 3.99% SchoolPay transaction processing fee. Payments can also be made via check or exact cash in the main office and do not incur the processing fee.
  • Per SPS policy, there will be No Late registrations after the October 31st deadline. No exceptions.
  • Students who cancel an exam Before March 1st will be charged $40 per exam (College Board Policy).
  • No Refunds after March 1st.  
  • Please note that AP students are NOT required to take AP exams.
  • Families of out-of-district or homeschooled students interested in registering for an AP exams should contact the SPS Assessment and Instructional Improvement Office.

How to Register and Pay for AP Exams

Follow these steps to register and pay for an AP Exam at Lincoln High School:

Step 1: Sign in to CollegeBoard and enroll in your AP class sections using the unique join code provided by your AP teachers. Note: Students must create a CollegeBoard account if they have not already done so. Make sure to verify that your exams show up in your college board account.

Step 2: Make your AP exam payment(s) via a Parent’s SchoolPay/Source by October 31st.   Keep a copy of the receipt for your records.

AP Exams in May

AP Exams will be in person at Lincoln HS May 4th – May 15. Visit the College Board website for the AP Exams Schedule.

Options for students who miss the SPS AP Exam Registration and Payment Deadline:

  • Option 1 – If a student in 9th, 10th or 11th grade misses the AP Exam registration deadline, the student has the option to take the desired AP exam the following year.  
  • Option 2 – The College Board has an Advanced Placement phone number for Students & Families that may be helpful.  They are usually able to offer students and families a current list of smaller districts or private schools that may have the capacity to offer late registrations.  
  • College Board AP Help Line for Students and Families is available via Phone at 888-225-5427 and the AP Services for Students Contact Form.