How common are application fee waivers?

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I intend to apply to a maximum of ten graduate schools, which will cost me upwards of $1,000 in application costs. I'm curious how common it is to receive a favorable response to a fee waiver request. Is there a list (or spreadsheet) of the schools that provide fee waivers? #masters  #ms  #bachelors  #phd #MSCS

Sanika Udhoji · Answer

Hi Sid,
Fee waivers are generally given to students who demonstrate financial need. However, some schools will allow any student to avoid paying the application fee if they meet certain requirements, such as making an official on-campus visit. For students who request a fee waiver based on financial need, the exact requirements to qualify will depend on the waiver process the student is using. For example, some schools have their own fee waiver application process. However, students can expect a fee waiver if they receive government assistance based on their participation in programs for low-income families. If you are a prized candidate with great test scores and a stellar high school GPA, ask for a fee waiver and you just might receive. This strategy will usually work best when you have numbers well above the average for accepted students.
You can find some universities with no application fee here: https://yocket.com/blog/universities-in-usa-without-application-fee
Hope this helps!

How common are application fee waivers?

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