Frequently Asked Questions About the TASP Test

What is the TASP Test?

        The Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) Test provides information about, and assessment with, the reading, writing, and math skills of students entering Texas public colleges and universities.  The TASP consists of a test, advisement, placement, and developmental education for students who do not pass one or more sections of the test.  The TASP is not an admissions test and will not limit your access to college.

How much does it cost?

        The regular registration fee is $29.  Fee waiver vouchers are available for some students.  Contact the financial aid office of the institution you wish to attend.

How do I register?

        Get the TASP Registration Bulletin from your high school counselor.  Read it carefully, fill out the registration form, and mail it to the testing company in the envelope provided. Registration is on a first-come basis.  See the TASP Registration Bulletin for test dates, deadlines, and fees.

Do I have to take the TASP test?

        If you are enrolling as a full-time or part-time student in a Texas public community or technical college or university, your reading, writing, and math skills must be assessed , unless you are exempted.

Who is exempted from taking the TASP test?

        If you score high on the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the exit-level Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Test, you may be exempted from taking the TASP Test. You must score at or above the following the be exempted:

           ACT:  Composite score (within 5 years) of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both the English and math tests, or

           SAT:  Combined verbal and math scores (within 5 years) of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on each subtest, or

           TAAS:  A score (not more than 3 years old) of 1700 on the writing and a Texas Learning Index (TLI) of 86 on the math and 89 on the reading test.