Are there Schools with No Application Fee?

Hi everyone, I am looking at applying to several colleges and the application fees are starting to add up. Are there any decent colleges out there with no application fee?

Absolutely, several colleges and universities have no application fee. Here are a few examples:

1. Wellesley College: This women's college is one of the best in the country and certainly one of the best that doesn't charge an application fee. It is also need-blind, which means they do not consider an applicant's ability to pay when making admission decisions.

2. Reed College: Known for its strong programs in the humanities, Reed College also does not require an application fee.

3. Grinnell College: This highly respected liberal arts college in Iowa does not have an application fee.

4. Oberlin College: Another liberal arts college with strong programs in the humanities and sciences. They also do not require an application fee.

5. Smith College: This all-women college in Massachusetts, known for its strong academic programs, doesn't charge an application fee too.

On top of that, if the application fee is a financial burden to you, U.S. colleges often offer fee waivers to students who demonstrate financial need. This applies not only to the application fee but also to other fees associated with college admissions, such as sending SAT or ACT scores to colleges. These fee waivers can be obtained through the college directly, your high school counselor, or through the SAT or ACT organization itself.

Keep in mind, typically, when a school does not have an application fee, it is hoping to encourage applications and increase the diversity of its applicant pool. So it's a win-win situation!