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SAT Cancellation & Refunds: Change Test Centre, Cancel Fee, Late Cancel Fee & Date Change

Understand the current College Board charges before changing or cancelling an international SAT registration.

Last verified: 6 Sep 2026 Sources cited: 4 Source policy Report outdated information
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SAT Cancellation & Refunds — quick answer

StudyDesk checked this page against current College Board information on 6 September 2026 and highlights policies or fees that can change.

Next step: Check the official source linked on this page before acting on dates, eligibility, fees or deadlines.
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Change test centreUS$34
Cancel feeUS$34
Late cancel feeUS$44
Change test dateCancel + new registration
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Current SAT change and cancellation fees

College Board fees through December 2026
ActionCurrent fee
Change test centreUS$34
Cancel by change deadlineUS$34
Late cancellationUS$44
Late registrationUS$38

Can you simply change the SAT test date?

Cancellation timing matters

The regular cancellation deadline is the same published change/late-registration deadline for the test date. A higher late-cancellation fee applies after that deadline through the College Board cutoff before test day.

Recheck prices for 2027

Before changing or cancelling an SAT registration

Refund and change fees are time-sensitive. Always recheck the live College Board policy before making a payment or cancelling a registration.

  • Check the current College Board deadline and fee table for the specific test date; cancellation, late cancellation and registration-change rules can differ.
  • If you plan to switch dates, compare the cost and availability before cancelling a seat you already hold.
  • Keep the confirmation email or account record showing the change or cancellation.
  • Scholarship or university deadlines may make a later test date unusable even if registration is technically available.

Why the current official policy matters

StudyDesk dates this guidance to the current SAT cycle. College Board can change fees, test dates, score-release timing and device rules, so the linked official source should be the final check before you act.

Sources & verification

Checked against current College Board SAT pages on 6 September 2026. SAT dates, fees, ID rules and test policies can change; StudyDesk identifies items that College Board labels with an end date, such as additional fees listed through December 2026.

College Board SAT ↗Primary official SAT source.
SAT dates and deadlines ↗Official weekend SAT dates and registration/change deadlines.
SAT international fees ↗Official fees for students testing outside the United States.
College Board India Scholars Program ↗Official India-specific SAT discount and scholarship information.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change my SAT test date?

College Board says you must cancel the existing test and register for a new date.

How much does it cost to change SAT test centre?

US$34 under the current fee table.

What is the SAT cancellation fee?

US$34 by the change deadline, or US$44 for late cancellation under the current table through December 2026.

How should I use this StudyDesk page?

Use it to understand the current status and next action, then verify the time-sensitive detail on the linked official source before submitting a form, travelling, paying a fee or making an admission decision.