Applying to colleges can get a bit expensive, and I'm trying to keep costs down. Does anyone know the process for getting the Common App fee waiver, and if it's difficult to qualify for one? I'd appreciate any advice on this!
5 months agoIt's a smart move to look for ways to save on college application costs, and obtaining a Common App fee waiver is definitely one way to do that. To request a Common App fee waiver, follow these steps:
1. Log into your Common App account and navigate to the "Profile" section.
2. In the "Profile" section, you'll find a subsection called "Common App Fee Waiver."
3. Under this subsection, you'll see a list of eligibility criteria for the fee waiver. Review the criteria and see if you meet any of them. Common eligibility criteria are based on financial need, such as qualifying for the Federal Free or Reduced Price lunch program, receiving public assistance, or having a family income below a certain threshold.
4. If you meet one or more of these criteria, select the appropriate checkbox(es) to denote your eligibility.
5. In addition, you'll need to provide a short statement, usually a sentence or two, explaining why you're requesting the fee waiver (e.g., "My family's income is below the poverty line, and we're unable to pay for college application fees.")
6. Once you've completed this section, you'll need to electronically sign it.
After submitting your fee waiver request, your high school counselor (or another official) will need to approve it. Be sure to communicate with them about your request and ensure they've approved it. Once your fee waiver has been approved, you'll be able to apply to participating colleges without having to pay the application fee.
Remember that not all colleges accept fee waivers, and each college may have their own additional eligibility requirements. It's important to check the policies of the colleges you're applying to in order to understand their specific requirements. Good luck with your applications!
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