Registration Fees, Cancellations, and Refunds
Registration Fees, Cancellations, and RefundsWhen purchasing an MCAT exam, there is an initial base registration fee and, for international locations, an international fee. Refer chart below for more information.
Registration Fees (in USD)
| Registration Type | Registration Cost* |
|---|---|
| Standard Registration | $345 |
| Fee Assistance Program Registration | $140 |
*Examinees testing outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. territories will also be charged a $120 USD international fee in addition to the initial registration fee.
International fees are nonrefundable upon registration cancellation.
Rescheduling and Cancellations (in USD)
| Standard Change Fees |
Date and/or Test Center Reschedule Fee |
Cancellation Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 60 or more days before exam | $50 | $170 |
| 30-59 days before exam | $100 | $170 |
| 10-29 days before exam | $200 | $0 |
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Fee Assistance Program Change Fees |
Date and/or Test Center Reschedule Fee |
Cancellation Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 60 or more days before exam | $20 | $70 |
| 30-59 days before exam | $40 | $70 |
| 10-29 days before exam | $90 | $0 |
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All changes must be at least 10 days before your exam date.
- You cannot reschedule into a future testing year.
- Refunds will be returned in USD and are based on the exchange rate the day the refund was processed. The amount may not be equal to what you originally paid because of the exchange rate. We are not able to refund more than the value based on the exchange rate.
- Applicable fees will apply regardless of how soon a change takes place after your initial scheduling. No exceptions will be made.
- If you have received Fee Assistance Program approval but you do not see the reduced scheduling fees within the MCAT Registration System, contact us immediately. Do not proceed with scheduling or rescheduling an appointment as the benefits are not retroactive.
- All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. local time of the test center on the day of the deadline.
Applicable Taxes
You may be required to pay applicable sales tax, value-added tax, goods and services tax, or similar tax required by law in the country or locality in which you are testing. If taxes are applicable, they will be collected at the time of scheduling.
In the event you are attempting to reschedule to a location that has a different tax rate (typically from country to country outside of the US & Canada), you will not be able to reschedule through the MCAT Registration System. Please call Pearson VUE for assistance (866-281-7532).
Cancellations
Cancellations may be made online through the MCAT Registration System or by calling Pearson VUE up to 10 days before your appointment. You will receive an email confirming your cancellation. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours of your cancellation request, the cancellation did not go through, and you will need to try again. If you do not cancel your appointment and you do not sit for the exam, you will be considered a no-show, and you will lose a testing attempt. It may take up to 24 hours after your original appointment time before you’re able to schedule a new appointment. You will be required to pay the full registration fee following a no-show.
Refunds are automatically applied to the credit or debit card used for the initial scheduling. Depending on the bank card’s policy, the funds may take a few days to clear. We are unable to provide a refund to a different form of payment than was originally used, even if your card was lost, stolen, or deactivated.
Rescheduling and international fees are nonrefundable. Deadlines will not be extended or waived for any reason.
Inclement Weather
You will receive an email from Pearson VUE or the AAMC if a test center is closed for any reason. Unless you are otherwise notified via email, test centers will be open in the event of inclement weather or a similar reason, and you are expected to report for your appointment. Fees will not be refunded if you are delayed or unable to reach the test center. If you have questions or concerns about weather affecting your ability to reach the test site, please submit an Emergency Refund Request Form in the Service Requests section of the MCAT Registration System.
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