Common App and our colleges want to make sure that application fees do not pose a barrier for any student. If you meet certain qualifications, you can request a Common App fee waiver. Students who attend schools where all students receive free lunch do not automatically qualify for a Common App fee waiver.
Some of these government programs have websites that are hard to navigate. Please reach out to a counselor or another trusted adult if you're unsure if you qualify. If you select that you are eligible for the Common App fee waiver, you will not be charged any application fees when you submit through Common App.
International students may be eligible for a Common App fee waiver. Each college has varying policies, so it is not guaranteed that they will accept your fee waiver request as an international student. If a college does not accept your fee waiver, they may ask you to pay the application fee after you submit your application. Almost half of all Common App colleges do not charge an application fee.
You can use the application fee search filters in the College Search tab to find those schools. Many colleges also offer a college-specific fee waiver. You can contact colleges directly or look for a fee waiver question on their application in the My Colleges tab.
Definitely not! Colleges don't want application fees to prevent you from applying to your desired school. Skip to Navigation Skip to Main Content. Student solutions center. Create an account. Toggle Menu. Applicant Support. No Results. Home Contact us More. What is a Common App fee waiver? Jul 25, Knowledge. Information Article Content Common App and our colleges want to make sure that application fees do not pose a barrier for any student.
