Students with documented disabilities that significantly impact their ability to take standardized tests under standard conditions may qualify. This includes learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, ADHD, visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities, psychiatric conditions, and medical conditions like diabetes or epilepsy. Students with an IEP or 504 Plan are often eligible but may need additional documentation to support their specific accommodation needs.

Educators should contact their school's Services for Students with Disabilities coordinator to initiate the request. The process requires obtaining parental consent via a signed SSD Consent Form, gathering comprehensive documentation of the disability such as psychoeducational evaluations and medical records, and having the coordinator submit the application through the College Board's SSD Online system. Processing can take up to seven weeks, so early initiation is essential.

The College Board offers several accommodation types including extended time options for 50% or 100% additional time, extra or extended breaks, assistive technology such as screen readers and text-to-speech software, alternate test formats like large print, Braille, or audio versions, and small group or individual testing in reduced-distraction environments. Some accommodations may be implemented differently on digital tests compared to paper-based tests.

Accommodations are integrated directly into the Bluebook testing application. When a student with approved accommodations logs in, their specific support settings are automatically displayed. Educators should ensure students are familiar with the digital tools and any assistive technology they will use on test day before the exam.

Students who have been previously approved for accommodations on College Board exams such as the PSAT/NMSQT or AP Exams typically do not need to reapply for the same accommodations. However, educators should confirm with the SSD coordinator to ensure all previous accommodations are properly documented and carried over to the SAT.

If an accommodations request is denied, review the decision letter to understand the reasons, gather any additional or supplementary documentation that strengthens the case, and work with the SSD coordinator to submit an appeal through the SSD Online system. For further assistance, educators can contact the College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or via email.

Deadlines vary by test date, so it is critical to submit accommodation requests and all supporting documentation well in advance. For example, for the May 3, 2025 SAT, all applications and required documentation had to be received by March 14, 2025. Missing deadlines can result in accommodations not being approved or implemented on test day.