University of Missouri Columbia Application Fee

I've been working on my applications and noticed that the University of Missouri Columbia has an application fee. Unfortunately, this is a little difficult for me to afford right now. Is there any way I could apply for a fee waiver? How do I go about doing this? Thanks for any help you can provide!

It's understandable that application fees can be a financial burden for some students. Luckily, the University of Missouri Columbia, like many other colleges, offers application fee waivers for eligible students.

To be eligible for a fee waiver, you generally must demonstrate financial need. There are several ways to qualify for an application fee waiver:

1. If you received an SAT or ACT fee waiver, you can typically use it as proof of your financial need when applying to colleges.

2. If you are eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program, you may also use that as proof of financial need.

3. Other instances include being enrolled in a TRIO or Upward Bound program, being currently homeless or living in foster care, or having a family income below certain thresholds.

To apply for a fee waiver at the University of Missouri Columbia, you will need to complete the NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Fee Waiver Request Form or the College Board's form requesting an application fee waiver. Attach the necessary documentation as proof of your financial need and follow the instructions provided.

Once you have completed the form and gathered your supporting documents, you should either submit them directly through the University of Missouri Columbia's application portal or email them to the college's admissions office. You may also want to contact the admissions office at (573) 882-7786 to verify the process and ask any specific questions you might have about their fee waiver policies.

Just remember to be proactive about requesting a fee waiver as soon as possible, so you don't miss any application deadlines. Good luck with your application!