The standard registration fee for the GRE General Test is 205 United States dollars. This fee applies to both the computer delivered test, which is the most common format, and the paper based test where available. The cost may vary slightly in certain countries due to local taxes or additional regional fees, but it generally remains close to this amount.
The fee includes the option to send your official score reports to up to four graduate programs or fellowship sponsors at no additional cost. If you wish to send scores to more than four institutions, each additional score report costs 35 dollars per recipient.
Additional expenses may include preparation materials such as official GRE study guides, practice tests, or tutoring services, which are not included in the registration fee. Some test takers also incur costs for rescheduling or changing their test center, which typically requires a 50 dollar fee if done within a certain timeframe before the scheduled test date.
For individuals who demonstrate financial need, the Educational Testing Service offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program. Eligible candidates may receive a voucher that reduces the test fee by approximately fifty percent, and this voucher also covers the cost of additional score reports.
It is advisable to register early to secure your preferred test date and location, and to budget for the full cost of testing and preparation when planning for graduate school applications.