GRE Fee Reduction Program

The GRE Fee Reduction Program provides a substantial discount off of the test fee to:

Individuals who receive a GRE Fee Reduction voucher will pay $100 to register for the GRE General Test and/or 50% of the regular test fee for a GRE Subject Test (i.e., $75). Those registering for the General Test will also receive FREE access to the following GRE test preparation materials, a $100 value:

For those with financial need

ETS offers GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers to U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are college seniors or unenrolled college graduates who meet eligibility requirements and are planning to take a GRE test in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or U.S. Virgin Islands.

Unenrolled college graduates:

To apply, students should complete the GRE Fee Reduction Request Form (PDF) and follow the instructions on the form regarding submission of materials to ETS. Voucher numbers are sent to recipients via email within 2 weeks of ETS approval of the request.

Test takers who would like to retest

Test takers who would like to retest can apply for another voucher by completing and submitting the GRE Fee Reduction Request Form (PDF) to ETS. Voucher numbers are sent to recipients via email within 2 weeks of ETS approval of the request.

For those who are unemployed

ETS also offers vouchers to individuals who can confirm that they are unemployed and receiving unemployment compensation and are planning to take a GRE test in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or U.S. Virgin Islands.

To apply, students should complete the GRE Fee Reduction Request Form (PDF) and follow the instructions on the form regarding the submission of materials to ETS. Voucher numbers are sent to recipients via email within two weeks of ETS approval of the request.

For programs that support underrepresented groups

Vouchers are also made available to the following programs that work with students from underrepresented groups, first-generation college students and students with financial need: