AFAIK they always have been. I can't imagine why they wouldn't be.
Aha! sweet thanks, I just "bought" one, and I couldn't remember if they changed it or not.
Thanks Super 
Everything on test is free. You can also transfer over to the 2nd test server (if it's up) at no cost.
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The respecs on the Test server are still free right?