Hey, I'm on a budget, and I wanna know if there are any colleges that have free applications or offer fee waivers? Any recommendations on what to look for would be super helpful. Thanks, fam!
Hey there! There are quite a few colleges that offer free applications or fee waivers, which is great for keeping your costs down during the application process. Here are some well-known colleges with no application fee:
1. Case Western Reserve University (OH)
2. Carleton College (MN)
3. Grinnell College (IA)
4. Kenyon College (OH)
5. Smith College (MA)
6. University of Alaska (AL)
7. Wellesley College (MA)
8. Reed College (OR)
Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive, and there are many more schools with no application fees. You'll want to check each college's website or contact their admissions office to confirm their policy.
Additionally, if a college you're interested in doesn't offer a free application, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. College Board provides fee waivers for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, and when you receive those waivers, they also provide you with up to four college application fee waivers. To check your eligibility, you can talk to your high school counselor or visit the College Board's website for more information.
Finally, some colleges waive their application fee if you apply by a certain date (usually early in the application season) or if you visit the college in person or virtually. Again, you'll want to check each college's website or contact their admissions office for more information.
Best of luck with your applications!
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