AP (Advanced Placement) exams on average cost $98 per exam and have the potential in some cases to save students several thousand dollars in college costs. AP classes prepare students for the rigor of postsecondary coursework. Students who take AP courses and exams in high school are much more likely to graduate from college in only four years. By covering AP exam costs, MCCSC serves both students and community by ensuring equity in access to these valuable courses.