GRE General Test fees updated: China, global rates, and rescheduling costs effective August 1, 2026

In short

The GRE General Test fee for China is set at $231.30, while for all other areas of the world, it is $249.
Rescheduling a GRE General Test will cost $53.90 in China and $55 in other regions globally.
Changing a test center for the GRE General Test incurs a fee of $55.
Additional Score Reports (ASR) are priced at $40 per recipient, and a Score Reinstatement Fee is $50.
Fee Reduction Vouchers allow individuals to register for the GRE General Test for $100 or a Subject Test for $99.50.

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) has announced updated fees for the GRE General Test and its associated services, which came into effect on August 1, 2026. These revisions impact test takers globally, with specific rates for China and other international regions, as well as various administrative services.

These fee adjustments cover the cost of the GRE General Test itself, along with charges for rescheduling, changing test centers, requesting additional score reports, and other review services. The changes are subject to further modification without prior notice, according to ETS.

Revised GRE General Test and Service Fees

As of August 1, 2026, the GRE General Test fee for candidates taking the exam in China is $231.30. For all other areas of the world, the fee for the GRE General Test is $249. These updated rates reflect the standard charges for registering for the examination.

Beyond the primary test fee, several other services have also seen adjustments. Rescheduling the GRE General Test will now cost $53.90 for test takers in China and $55 for those in all other areas globally. A flat fee of $55 applies to changing a test center, irrespective of location. Additional Score Reports (ASR) are available for $40 per recipient, while a Score Reinstatement Fee is $50.

Service/Location	Fee (USD)
GRE General Test – China	$231.30
GRE General Test – All other areas of the world	$249
Rescheduling fee – China	$53.90
Rescheduling fee – All other areas of the world	$55
Changing your test center	$55
Additional Score Reports (ASR) – Per recipient	$40
Question-and-Answer review service (NY State residents only)	$50
Score Review for Analytical Writing measure	$60
Score Reinstatement Fee	$50
GRE General Test with Fee Reduction Voucher	$100
GRE Subject Test with Fee Reduction Voucher	$99.50

Fee Reduction Vouchers and Eligibility

ETS offers Fee Reduction Vouchers to eligible individuals, significantly lowering the cost of the GRE General Test and Subject Tests. With a voucher, the GRE General Test registration fee is reduced to $100. For GRE Subject Tests, individuals using a voucher pay 50% of the regular test fee, amounting to $99.50.

Eligibility for these vouchers is primarily for U.S. citizens or resident aliens who are either college seniors or unenrolled college graduates with a FAFSA Submission Summary Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero or less. Unemployed U.S. citizens or resident aliens, aged 18 or older, who have been unemployed within the past six months and can provide an Unemployment Benefits Statement from the past 90 days, are also eligible. Active Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) can qualify by submitting a signed Description of Service (DOS) on official Peace Corps letterhead.

Other Related Fee Structures

Beyond the GRE, other educational and intellectual property related fees have been noted. For instance, handling fees for international educational certificates assessed by uni-assist universities are EUR 75.00 for the first chosen course of study and EUR 30.00 for each additional course. The Madrid System, for international trademark applications, has a basic fee of 653 where no representation of the mark is in color, and 903 where any representation is in color, covering 10 years. Supplementary fees apply for additional classes of goods and services or designated Contracting Parties.

In the realm of green building, LEED registration fees are flat fees paid upfront, while certification fees are calculated based on the project’s rating system and size upon documentation submission. Supplemental review (appeal) fees for LEED were consolidated into a single flat fee of $700 per credit on March 27, 2026, replacing previously separate fees for ‘simple’ versus ‘complex’ credits.

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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