Follow the Steps to Register
To start your registration journey, you need to sign in into your SLS account or create one first.
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Find your test(s) and add to the cart.
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Review the test availability to give yourself time to prepare.
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Optional: If you are uncertain about the test(s) you need, check your state requirements.
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Choose whether to test at home (if available) or at a test center.
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Select your preferred date and time slot(s).
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After you schedule your test, you’ll get to choose your EPP, send your scores to up to 4 agencies or institutions for free, and you’ll also receive a free Interactive Practice Test to help you prepare.
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Check for any available test prep material for your test and add them to cart for your smoother preparation.
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Review your personal information.
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If you have a promo or voucher code, be sure to enter it at checkout to apply your discount.
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Make your payment through a payment method (credit/debit card, or other available options) that works best for you.
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Review the payment summary to confirm the amount due.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rescheduling, canceling and refunds
To reschedule or cancel your test, log in to your SLS account or call ETS Customer Service. Do this at least 3 days before your test date, not including the day of your test, to avoid forfeiting your fee. If you cancel your test at least 3 days before your test date, you may be eligible for a 50% refund of your test fees. The remainder of your payment is retained to cover expenses for processing your registration and holding space at the test center. See the Bulletin for a complete list of policies and procedures.
Refund policy
You’re only entitled to a refund if you cancel your registration as outlined above. If you’re absent from or arrive too late to take your test, or if you don’t follow ID requirements or any other test center procedures, you aren’t eligible for a refund.
For a complete list of refund policies and procedures, including how and when refunds are processed, see the Bulletin.
Retaking a test
To retake a test, you must wait at least 28 days after your previous test date. This applies even if you canceled your scores from your previous test. For the full retake policy, see the Bulletin.
Review our comprehensive Online Registration FAQ (PDF). It’s your go-to resource for answers to common questions about the registration process.
The SLS Tests Information Bulletin: You’ll find a wealth of information on registration policies, procedures, refunds, and retakes. Download the Information Bulletin (PDF) for a complete guide.