SAT test date
October 3, 2026
Late-registration deadline
September 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Regular registration deadline
September 18, 2026
Late-registration fee
$38
September SAT student scores
September 25, 2026
Late registration ends today
Late registration for the October 3, 2026 SAT ends on September 22, 2026. The same date is the deadline for making changes to a registration and for regular cancellation.
College Board states that SAT Weekend deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S. The regular registration deadline for this test date was September 18.
- Confirm that the test date shown in your registration is October 3, 2026.
- Complete any late registration or permitted registration changes by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 22.
The published late-registration fee is $38.
Related: College Board Revises SAT Testing Rules; AI Tools Remain Prohibited
September SAT scores are still pending
Scores from the September 12, 2026 SAT are scheduled for student release on September 25, 2026. Educator score release is scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Related: September 2026 SAT Scores Released
No new SAT policy or date announcement this week
College Board’s newsroom did not list a new SAT-specific announcement between September 15 and September 22. No official notice was found in that period announcing an SAT fee or policy change, a test-date change, an answer key, or an admission-ticket update.
Related: October 2026 SAT Regular Registration Closes September 18
// FAQ
When is the late-registration deadline for the October 2026 SAT?
September 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET, according to College Board’s SAT dates and deadlines page.
When is the October 2026 SAT?
The test date is October 3, 2026.
What is the late-registration fee for the SAT?
College Board lists a late-registration fee of $38.
When will September 2026 SAT scores be released?
Student scores are scheduled for September 25, 2026; educator scores are scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Editorial note
This article is based on the relevant official body's announcements. Dates and processes can change, so always confirm the latest details with the official source.