Requesting Without Going Through the School
Although most families request accommodations through the school, it is also possible to submit a request directly to SSD. This usually happens when:
- A student is homeschooled
- A family does not wish to involve the school
- A school is unable to access SSD Online
Instructions
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Be sure accommodations are needed.
College Board tests are administered in a structured, quiet setting. It is important to consider how the student functions in this type of environment. Accommodations appropriate for school or home may not be needed on a College Board test.
See About Accommodations.
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Start early.
Know your dates and deadlines. SSD reviews every request and its accompanying documentation thoroughly, so processing can take up to seven weeks.
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Fill out the student eligibility form.
Print out and complete the Student Eligibility Form and begin gathering documentation. (Remember that this form is a request for accommodations—it is not a test registration.)
For questions—or if you are unable to print out a form—contact SSD, and a paper Student Eligibility Form will be mailed to you.
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Read documentation guidelines carefully.
Documentation is always required to be submitted when a paper Student Eligibility Form is used.
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Mail or fax the completed form and documentation to SSD.
The Student Eligibility Form should be mailed or faxed with all the relevant documentation. Incomplete requests will not be approved, and any new requests will mean the start of another seven-week approval process.
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SSD notifies the SSD coordinator and student when a decision has been made.
If the SSD coordinator does not have access to SSD Online, the school will be notified of approved accommodations by postal mail. The student usually receives notice of all decisions via postal mail. If you need a copy of your decision letter, contact SSD Customer Service.
If accommodations are approved, the decision letter also has an eligibility letter with test-by-test details. The decision and eligibility letters include the student's eligibility code, which is needed for SAT registration.
FAQ
Where do I find my high school code?
For students and families, your 6-digit high school code is available in your guidance office or online using Code Search on the SAT website.
- If you are a homeschooled student, enter 970000.
- If you are no longer in school or do not have a high school code, enter 000003 (in the U.S. or U.S. territories) or 000004 (in international locations).
How will I know if there is a documentation review and supporting documentation is required?
SSD Online notifies users if documentation review is required. Families who have submitted a request without working through the school must always submit documentation.
Can families access SSD Online?
No. The SSD Online system is only available to SSD coordinators who have registered with College Board.