MCAT cost: exam fee, changes and prep
The MCAT exam fee for 2027 test dates is $360 for standard registration, or $145 if you are approved for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program. If you test outside the US, Canada or the US territories, the AAMC adds a $130 international fee. Rescheduling and cancelling cost extra and depend on how close to test day you make the change.
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How much does the MCAT cost?
How much does it cost to take the MCAT? For all 2027 testing dates the AAMC lists two registration fees, plus an international fee for some locations.
- Standard registration: $360
- Fee Assistance Program registration: $145
- International fee for testing outside the US, Canada or US territories: $130, on top of the registration fee
Source: AAMC — MCAT Scheduling Fees. Checked 18 October 2026.
How much is the MCAT exam outside the US?
How much is the MCAT exam if you test abroad? Add the $130 international fee to the registration fee: $490 at the standard rate or $275 with Fee Assistance. Testing in Canada or a US territory carries no international fee. The AAMC returns refunds in US dollars at the exchange rate on the day the refund is processed, and the international fee is nonrefundable.
Source: AAMC — Registration Fees, Cancellations, and Refunds (MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2027). Checked 18 October 2026.
Reschedule and cancellation fees
Changing your date or test center costs a fee, and cancelling returns only part of the registration fee. The amounts depend on how many days before the exam you act. No changes are allowed less than 10 days before the exam, and all deadlines take effect at 11:59 p.m. local test center time.
- Standard, 60 or more days before: reschedule $55; cancellation refund $180
- Standard, 30 to 59 days before: reschedule $110; cancellation refund $180
- Standard, 10 to 29 days before: reschedule $210; no refund
- Fee Assistance, 60 or more days before: reschedule $25; cancellation refund $75
- Fee Assistance, 30 to 59 days before: reschedule $45; cancellation refund $75
- Fee Assistance, 10 to 29 days before: reschedule $85; no refund
Source: AAMC — MCAT Scheduling Fees. Checked 18 October 2026.
Lowering the cost of MCAT with AAMC Fee Assistance
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program is for people who, without financial help, could not take the MCAT exam or apply to medical schools that use the AMCAS application. Approved applicants pay the reduced $145 registration fee and receive the MCAT Official Prep Online-Only Bundle at no cost, after actively electing that benefit.
Other benefits include a complimentary two-year subscription to the Medical School Admission Requirements database and a waiver of AMCAS application fees for one submission covering up to 20 medical schools, submitted by December 31, 2027. Benefits start on the approval date and expire on December 31 of the following calendar year. Canadian examinees have a separate program run with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada.
Source: AAMC — What Are the Benefits of the Fee Assistance Program?. Checked 18 October 2026.
MCAT exam cost beyond registration: official prep
The MCAT exam cost is not only the fee. Official AAMC preparation starts free: Practice Exam One and the Unscored Sample Test, each with 230 questions, cost nothing. The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Online-Only Bundle, with 2,876 unique questions and 365 days of access, was listed at $336.15 (regular price $405.00) when we checked. The AAMC did not show individual prices for the separate practice exams and question packs on the product page we checked.
Budget for a possible retake as well: the AAMC allows up to three attempts in a testing year.
Source: AAMC Store — AAMC MCAT Official Prep Online-Only Bundle. Checked 18 October 2026.
Getting value from the MCAT test cost
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MCAT cost: questions people ask
How much is the MCAT test?
$360 for standard registration for 2027 test dates, or $145 with AAMC Fee Assistance. Source: AAMC MCAT Scheduling Fees, checked 18 October 2026.
What is the MCAT cost for international test takers?
The registration fee plus a $130 international fee if you test outside the US, Canada or US territories: $490 at the standard rate. Source: AAMC, checked 18 October 2026.
How much does it cost to reschedule the MCAT?
$55, $110 or $210 at the standard rate, depending on whether you change 60 or more, 30 to 59 or 10 to 29 days before the exam. Source: AAMC, checked 18 October 2026.
Do I get a refund if I cancel the MCAT?
Partly: $180 at the standard rate if you cancel 30 or more days before, nothing at 10 to 29 days. Rescheduling and international fees are nonrefundable. Source: AAMC, checked 18 October 2026.
Is there a way to reduce the MCAT exam fee?
Yes. AAMC Fee Assistance lowers registration to $145 and includes the official online prep bundle. Source: AAMC, checked 18 October 2026.
How much do official AAMC practice materials cost?
Practice Exam One and the Unscored Sample Test are free; the Online-Only Bundle was listed at $336.15 (regular $405.00) on 18 October 2026. Source: AAMC Store.
