Alternative testing arrangements that are supported by documentation may be provided for the following examinees who would not be able to take the test under standard conditions:

• Examinees with physical disabilities (e.g., visual impairments, hearing impairments, motor disabilities, illness, injury)
  
  
• Examinees with disabilities other than physical (e.g., learning disabilities)
  
  
• Examinees whose religious convictions do not allow them to take tests on Saturdays
  

Documentation Requirements and Review of Requests

In all cases, examinees requesting alternative testing arrangements must (a) submit a test registration and submit correct payment, (b) mail or fax a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form, and (c) mail or fax any required documentation. The Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form can be found in the printed registration bulletin and can also be downloaded as a PDF document from the THEA Web site at www.thea.nesinc.com by selecting “Print Bulletin and Forms (PDF).” Write your name and telephone number on each piece of correspondence you provide.

The deadline for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline. Because of space, staff, and time constraints, there can be no assurance that requests received after this deadline can be accommodated.

Some accommodations (e.g., Braille tests) have specialized production requirements associated with them, and more time for production may be required than is available after the regular registration deadline. Although every effort is made to process all requests in a timely manner, the earlier you submit your request, the more time will be available for specialized production, if needed. Certain production requirements may necessitate rolling over your registration to a future test administration.

All timely and complete alternative testing arrangements requests and accompanying documentation are reviewed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt. In some cases, the submitted documentation may not be sufficient to make a determination regarding the requested accommodation(s) or may not support the requested accommodation(s). Additional information or test results may be needed.

You must submit an Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form each time you register. However, you only need to submit all the required documents the first time you request alternative testing arrangements. NES will keep your documentation on file for one year. If you register for subsequent test dates within that year, you only need to submit your completed registration, correct payment, and a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form, as long as your condition and the recommended accommodations have not changed. The documentation will be kept confidential to the extent required by law.

Some alternative testing arrangements may be available only at certain test centers (see the table below). In some cases, you may be contacted directly to discuss suitable testing arrangements. Before the test date, you will receive information regarding your request. You should contact NES when you receive this information if you have any questions or concerns about it.

Alternative Arrangements Test Centers: Braille Version, Extra Time, etc.

Code	Test Center
111	Abilene Christian University—Abilene
113	Amarillo College—Amarillo
117	Angelo State University—San Angelo
119	Austin Community College—Austin
138	Collin County Community College—Plano
187	Lamar University—Beaumont
193	Laredo Community College—Laredo (October, February, and July only)
214	Midland College—Midland (October and June only)
215	Midwestern State University—Wichita Falls
218	Northeast Texas Community College—Mount Pleasant (February and April only)
283	Stephen F. Austin State University—Nacogdoches
311	Texas A&M University—College Station
299	Texas A&M University—Kingsville (April and June only)
322	Texas State Technical College—Waco (February, June, and July only)
323	Texas Tech University—Lubbock
333	Tyler Junior College—Tyler (October and February only)
339	University of Houston—Downtown Houston (June and July only)
341	University of Houston—Houston (October, February, April, and June only)
351	University of Texas at Arlington
357	University of Texas at El Paso
359	University of Texas at San Antonio
231	University of Texas—Pan American—Edinburg

 

Documentation Checklist Before submitting your Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form and any required documentation, use the checklist below and the information in the sections that follow to confirm that your documentation is complete. This checklist does not apply to examinees registering for an alternative test date for religious reasons (see “Registering for an Alternative Test Date for Religious Reasons” below). My documentation must include a signed statement by a qualified professional, written on that person’s professional letterhead, whose license or credentials are appropriate to describe or diagnose the disability; include a diagnosis of the disability or disabilities; include the name, date, and actual results of diagnostic test(s) designed for purposes other than screening, where documentation of test(s) or evaluation(s) is required; include recommended test administration modifications that are specifically related to the disability and that are reasonable within the context of this test; be current, i.e., completed within the past five years (with the exception of permanent physical disabilities). Documentation, in itself, does not automatically support the granting of alternative testing arrangements.

Requests for additional time. If you feel that due to a disability you need extra time for testing, please keep in mind that you are automatically given as many as five hours to take the test. You may use the time to work on any or all of the three sections of the test. You can decide how much time you want to set aside for each section. You do not need to retake any section you have already passed.

If you need extra time beyond the five hours due to a disability, please note that testing must be completed within one test administration day and that all requests for additional time must meet the registration requirements, including appropriate documentation.

Registering for Alternative Testing Arrangements Because of a Disability

The following alternative testing arrangements may be requested because of a disability (e.g., visual impairment, hearing impairment, motor impairment, illness, injury) and can be accommodated at all test centers:

• Wheelchair-accessible facilities
• Frequent breaks (e.g., for those with hypoglycemia or diabetes)
• Use of a magnifying glass, color overlays, or a straightedge (e.g., for those with a visual impairment)
• Use of a pen for a written assignment (e.g., for those with a motor impairment)
• A written copy of the oral directions (e.g., for those with a hearing impairment)
  

To request any of the alternative testing arrangements listed above, you must

1. complete your test registration and submit the correct payment; and
2. submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form indicating the nature of and reason for the request.
   

Registering for alternative testing arrangements because of a physical disability. If you require arrangements other than those listed above and the alternative testing arrangements are being requested due to a physical disability (e.g., visual impairment), you must

1. complete your test registration and submit the correct payment; and
2. submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form identifying the disability and the specific arrangements requested; and
3. submit a signed statement by a qualified professional, written on that person’s professional letterhead, whose license or credentials are appropriate to describe or diagnose the disability (e.g., ophthalmologist for visual impairment). The statement must indicate the following:



1. The disability for which alternative testing arrangements are being requested
2. The recommended test administration modifications that are specifically related to the disability and are reasonable in the context of this test

1. complete your test registration and submit the correct payment; and
2. submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form identifying the disability and the specific arrangements requested; and
3. submit a signed statement by a qualified professional, written on that person’s professional letterhead, whose license or credentials are appropriate to describe or diagnose the disability. The statement must indicate the following:
   
   
   1. The disability for which alternative testing arrangements are being requested, with supporting documentation in the form of one of the following, which must be included as part of the statement or attached as separate documentation:
      
      
      • A full educational history with complete documentation of special education services, including other disability-related testing modifications, received within the past five years, along with the name, date, and results of the diagnostic test(s) or evaluation(s), administered within the past five years, used to document the disability
        
        or
        
      • Results of a psychological, neuropsychological, or psychoeducational diagnostic test battery administered within the past five years, interpreted by a qualified professional whose license or credentials are appropriate to diagnose the condition
        
        or
        
      • Results of an evaluation interpreted by a licensed professional verifying physical abnormalities as evidenced by a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, magnetic resonace imaging (MRI), electroencephalogram (EEG), or brain topography mapping test administered within the past five years
        
        and
        
   2. The recommended test administration modifications that are specifically related to the disability and are reasonable in the context of this test
      

Please note: If your test(s) or evaluation(s) were administered prior to the past five years, a full battery of testing may not be required. Instead, you may wish to consult with a qualified professional to determine which diagnostic test(s) related to your disability would indicate the current functional impact of your disability.

Alternative test dates may be arranged for examinees whose religious convictions do not allow them to take tests on Saturdays. These alternative test dates may be arranged only for religious reasons and will typically be scheduled for the Monday following the regular Saturday test date. Alternative test dates are available only at certain test centers (see the table below).

Alternative Test Date Centers: Religious Reasons

Code	Test Center
801	Amarillo College—Amarillo
822	Angelo State University—San Angelo
817	Austin Community College—Austin
802	Central Texas College—Killeen (October and April only)
818	El Paso Community College—El Paso
814	Houston Community College—Central—Houston (February and April only)
815	Midwestern State University—Wichita Falls
812	Northeast Texas Community College—Mount Pleasant (February and April only)
804	Southwestern Adventist University—Keene
823	Stephen F. Austin State University—Nacogdoches
824	Sul Ross State University—Alpine (February and April only)
809	Texas Tech University—Lubbock
808	University of Texas at San Antonio
810	University of Texas—Pan American—Edinburg

To request an alternative test date, you must

1. complete your test registration and submit the correct payment; and
2. submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form; and


3. submit a signed letter from a member of the clergy, written on that person’s professional letterhead, stating that your religious convictions prohibit Saturday testing.