Praxis^® Test Cost Overview

What Are the Praxis Tests?

The Praxis exam tests aspiring teachers' aptitude and is an important step in becoming a licensed educator in more than 40 states and U.S. territories. The most common requirements are the Praxis Core Tests, Praxis II Subject Assessments, and the Praxis Content Knowledge for Teaching (CKT) Tests. Each state or agency sets the testing requirements when becoming a licensed educator. Check with your local agency to find out specific Praxis test requirements.

Payment Methods and Praxis Test Cost

The cost of the Praxis varies based on which test is being administered and where. There are numerous methods of payment accepted; here are the preferred:

• Credit/debit card - American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or Visa.
  Note: After entering your credit card account number and selecting "Process Payment," you may be given the option to pay in the currency supported by your card issuer or in USD.
• Money order or U.S. Postal Service money order
• Bank check drawn on a bank in the United States, in U.S. dollars only
• Paypal
• eCheck drawn on a bank in the United States, in U.S. dollars only. An eCheck can be used to register online or by phone.

Praxis I Cost

The Praxis I, also known as Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, is designed to measure academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. It's deemed essential for all candidates preparing to be teachers, regardless of what content area or grade level they want to teach. These tests are often administered by colleges and universities to evaluate individuals for entry into teacher education programs. Many states also require Praxis Core scores in the teacher licensing process.

Praxis II Cost

The Praxis II consists of two different sets of exams: The Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests and the Subject Assessments. Praxis 2 Subject Assessments include over 90 different tests ranging from agriculture to social studies, and nearly everything in between. The PLT Tests measure general teaching knowledge at one of the four grade-level ranges. It includes a mix of selected-response questions and essay questions.

Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Tests Fees

The Subject Assessments measure both general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills. Elementary Education is often bundled together and doing so can save some money.

Elementary Education Fee Bundles

The remaining Subject Assessments range in cost from $50 to over $200. You can find a comprehensive list of over 90 Praxis subject assessments available here.

Praxis Content Knowledge Test (CKT) Fees

Nevada Surcharge Fees

Note: The following surcharge fee applies to all Praxis Subject Assessments that are delivered at Nevada test centers. The fee does not apply to the Praxis Core tests.

Other Service Fees

Registration type, test changes, and report requests can all add additional fees to your final Praxis exam cost.

Score Review Fees

On some exams, particularly those graded by humans (rather than a machine), test-takers can ask for a review of their Praxis scores. The fees for this service are listed below.

What is the Praxis Fee Waiver?

Praxis test fee waivers may be available for eligible college students. If qualifications are met, the test fees for up to three Praxis Core tests, or one Praxis Subject Assessment may be waived. If a fee waiver is requested for all three Praxis Core tests, the voucher issued will be for the combined test code (5752). There are limited fee waivers available per test date and per institution. You are eligible for a fee waiver only once during a testing year. All requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility Criteria for Praxis Waiver

You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you meet the following criteria:

1. Currently the recipient of financial aid.
2. Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Note: You are ineligible if you have a master's or a doctoral degree.
3. 2021-2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) shows an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less.
4. Required to take a Praxis test by an authorized score recipient.

How to Apply for a Praxis Fee Waiver

If you've determined that you're eligible for a fee waiver and would like to apply, the process is simple.

By Email

1. Complete the Fee Waiver Form.
2. Obtain a current Enrollment Verification Certificate from your institution.
   

Note: The Enrollment Verification Certificate must include a school seal, signature of the registrar, or National Student Clearinghouse watermark.

1. Obtain your 2021-2022 FAFSA SAR.
2. Scan all documents.
3. Attach all documents to an email message.
4. Send your email to PraxisFeeWaiver@ets.org.

By Mail

1. Complete the Fee Waiver Form.
2. Obtain a current Enrollment Verification Certificate from your institution.
   

Note: The Enrollment Verification Certificate must include a school seal, signature of the registrar, or National Student Clearinghouse watermark.

1. Obtain your 2021-2022 FAFSA SAR.
2. Print form and all documents.
3. Mail form and documents to:
   ETS - Praxis
   PO Box 6051
   Princeton, NJ 08541-6051

Refund Policies

You are eligible for a refund of 50% of your test fees if you cancel at least three days prior to your testing date, not including the day of your test. For example, to cancel a Thursday appointment you must submit your cancellation request by Monday at 11:59 p.m. E.T.

Here are some policies to keep in mind:

• Special service fees are nonrefundable.
• If you are absent or arrive too late to take the test, you are not entitled to a refund.
• All refunds are in the same currency as the original payment.
• Credit/debit card, eCheck, and Paypal payments will be credited back to that account.
• Check or money order payments will be mailed to you.
  Note: For checks drawn on U.S. domestic banks, allow eight weeks after your canceled test date for your refund to be processed. If you paid by eCheck, allow nine to ten business days for processing.

You can request a refund by logging into your Praxis account and canceling your test, or by completing the Refund Request Form and mailing it to ETS.

Expert Contributor

Adrianne Baron

Adrianne Baron, M.S. has taught and developed biology courses for over 20 years. She has brought her insights to both high school and college classrooms, in-person and online. Adrianne passed Praxis and GACE exams during the course of her certification. She has an M.S. in Cancer Biology from the University of Texas and an M.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from Georgia State University.