Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Support & Dual-Credit Textbook Funding

Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas

Overview:
LEEF provides financial support for AP test fees and dual-credit textbooks for economically disadvantaged Leander ISD high school students. This initiative enables first-generation college and economically disadvantaged students to access college-level coursework and earn college credits before high school graduation, reducing overall college costs and supporting postsecondary success.

Program History:

• Program initiated in 2014 with support from Dr. Chris Stansbury (Wired Orthodontics)
• Dr. Stansbury funded the AP test program at $10,000 annually for many years
• LEEF has invested approximately $150,000 over 10 years in these initiatives
• Has supported over 2,000 high school students

Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

• AP test registration and administration fees
• Covers costs for economically disadvantaged students

Dual-Credit Coursework

• Dual-credit textbook costs
• Allows qualified high school students to earn both high school and college credit
• Courses are tuition-free, but textbooks are not

Eligibility:

• Leander ISD high school students
• Identified as economically disadvantaged
• Enrolled in AP courses or dual-credit programs
• First-generation college students prioritized

Strategic Alignment:

• Part of LEEF's strategic initiative to increase postsecondary success
• Supports career and college readiness for all LISD students
• Enables students to complete degrees in less than 4 years
• Reduces college costs and increases college completion rates

Contact:

• Email: info@leeftx.org
• Phone: (512) 570-0027
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Leander, TX 78646-0218
• Website: leeftx.org

Application Process

Submission:
Applications are managed through Leander ISD schools and counseling departments. Students interested in AP test support or dual-credit textbook assistance should:

1. Consult with their school counselor or campus administration
2. Provide documentation of economic disadvantage (if required)
3. Confirm enrollment in AP or dual-credit courses

Eligibility Verification:

• Confirmation of economically disadvantaged status through LISD
• Enrollment verification in AP or dual-credit programs
• First-generation college student status (if applicable)

Timeline:

• Application processes align with school calendar and course registration
• Support provided annually for ongoing AP test fees and textbook costs

Note: For specific application procedures and deadlines, contact LISD counseling departments or LEEF directly.