Any colleges with free application fees?

Hello everybody, I'm working on my college applications and the fees are adding up. Are there any colleges out there with free application fees? Any help would be amazing! Thank you!

Hello! There are indeed colleges that offer free application fees. Some choose to waive fees during certain times of the year, while others have no application fees year-round. Here are a few examples of colleges with free applications:

1. United States Military Academy (West Point)

2. United States Naval Academy

3. United States Air Force Academy

4. United States Coast Guard Academy

5. United States Merchant Marine Academy

6. Wellesley College

7. Carleton College

8. Smith College

9. Oberlin College

10. Reed College

11. Grinnell College

12. Kenyon College

13. Colby College

14. Kalamazoo College

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many more schools with free application fees. Additionally, even if a college you're interested in does have an application fee, they might offer fee waivers for applicants with demonstrated financial need. To request a fee waiver, you can typically contact the college's admissions office and explain your situation, or you can do it through the Common Application if you're eligible.

When applying to colleges, it's important to prioritize the schools that best fit your academic and social preferences. While a free application fee is convenient, don't let it be the sole reason you apply to a college. Good luck with your applications!