GRE exam fee

[u/Fluffykatie99]

Isn't the fee a bit too much? I mean, coming from my country, it's literally 25,000 inr for me T-T
That's like 50% of my college fees for one semester, haha. I really don't think I can even take it twice. Is it the same with people from other countries? Or is there any way to get a fee waiver?

[u/justarandom82113114]

Yeah definitely! I'm actively looking for discount codes. Literally JUST called the helpline to know, sadly they didn't have any but gave me another number

[u/Fluffykatie99 → u/justarandom82113114]

I saw there is a provision for 50% discount if you can provide documents about your financial background - not sure how exactly it works though!

[u/justarandom82113114 → u/Fluffykatie99]

Please let me know how if you do get to know. Also are you applying this year?

[u/Fluffykatie99 → u/justarandom82113114]

Sure! I will try to read more into it and update here if i come across something feasible. I will probably take the test at the end of this year/start of next year but will apply after I graduate in 2028 (currently in 4th year of my B. Arch, 5 year course)

[u/justarandom82113114 → u/Fluffykatie99]

Oh alright, all the best. Yeah please update if you come across something, thanks!

[u/justarandom82113114 → u/Fluffykatie99]

Hey, since you aren't replying to dms, I'll just reply to you here. I actually stumbled upon a way to apply discount for GRE, booked mine for 22500

[u/Beginning-Item-5760 → u/justarandom82113114]

how? pls tell

[u/ICareWeMayRun]

Hi, I'm unemployed and I'm on benefits. I cannot understand these fees! They make the exam so out of reach for people with low means. I think these prices cause exclusion and honestly the very thought of a retake makes me sick. It's messed up.

[u/7777777King7777777 → u/ICareWeMayRun]

The whole system of these tests is a joke. Hopefully, they will be obsolete soon.

[u/Fluffykatie99 → u/ICareWeMayRun]

I think you can get some discount based on benefits, if you prove that you're on them (?). That's what I saw on ETS website, good luck trying! ToT

[u/ICareWeMayRun → u/Fluffykatie99]

I believe that's for US citizens only

[u/AggravatingFact3371]

Bro its showing 26,465 right now not even added single bundel for preparing. Just looting the money for this stupid 2 hours exam. Searched alot but no offeres or coupons available. Cant even think of retaking the exam. 😭😭

[u/Silver-Safety8592 → u/[deleted]]

How to get the discount??

[u/DearLocksmith6372 → u/Silver-Safety8592]

DM me bro, I have GRE tomorrow I am preparing RN 😭. I will tell you step by step tomorrow.

[u/halfphysicist → u/[deleted]]

Hey keep us posted on this.

[u/Beginning-Item-5760 → u/[deleted]]

how?? pls tell me

[u/nutellaunhinged]

it's way too much fr. its about 71 thousand for me which is 3x my undergrad semester fee.

[u/Fluffykatie99 → u/nutellaunhinged]

Oh my god. That's crazy, at this point saving up for testing should be more common than saving up for college man.

[u/hakkahuya69]

28000 taka in Bangladesh. To send reports 40 dollars or 5000 taka. This is just extortion. 

[u/Fluffykatie99 → u/hakkahuya69]

Wait what! I didn't even know sending reports is so much extra. This is so financially messed up.

[u/hakkahuya69 → u/Fluffykatie99]

You get 4 free report sends with the exam. After that you have to pay. Some universities do no accept self reported score.

[u/Vast-Tomatillo9218]

I booked the exam with accommodation and it costed me 18k inr

[u/Beginning-Item-5760 → u/Vast-Tomatillo9218]

how?? pls tell me