Are you considering applying to universities in the United States but worried about the application fees? Don’t let financial barriers hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Many universities offer application fee waivers to make the application process more accessible to students who demonstrate financial need or meet certain criteria set by the institution. In this blog post, we have compiled a list of 30 universities in the US where you can apply without any application fees. Please note that while we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it’s always a good idea to verify the most current application requirements, fees, and policies on the official websites of the respective universities before initiating your application.
1. The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Waiver code: ALCAC2024
2. Biola University
Waiver code: BUWANTSYOU
3. Southern Illinois University
Waiver code: 1WEB24
4. Dickinson State University
February is FREE application month! Use the code: GOHAWKS
5. University of Dayton, Ohio
No application fee
6. Saint Louis University
No application fee for undergraduate programs
7. Georgia Southern University
FREE from February 1 – 29, 2024 (Grad. School)
8. University of Bridgeport
No application fee
9. Dension University
No application fee
10. Milwaukee School of Engineering
No application fee
11. John Carroll University
No application fee
12. Clemson University
No application fee to apply to graduate programs
13. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
No application fee
14. Westmont College
No application fee
15. Colby College
No application fee
16. Springfield College
No application fee
17. New Mexico Highlands University
Application fee is currently waived as of the day this post was made
18. Michigan Technological University
No application fee, but a $10 processing fee is required
19. Northeastern University (The Graduate School of Engineering)
Waiver code: EngineersWeek2024 Deadline: February 25
20. Drake University
No application fee
21. St. Lawrence University
No application fee
22. Ohio Wesleyan University
No application fee
23. Pacific University
No application fee
24. New Jersey Institute of Technology
SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
25. NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Request an application fee waiver by emailing the Office of Graduate Enrollment Management and Admissions at engineering.gradinfo@nyu.edu
26. Cornell University
Indicate on the application form
27. Baylor University
No application fee to apply for undergraduate admission
28. New Jersey City University
Application fee is waived for international students
29. Northern Illinois University at Dekalb, USA
No application fee for undergraduate programs
30. Eastern Illinois University
No application fee to apply for undergraduate admission
Additionally, here are a couple of bonus universities:
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Use code TROJAN2024
San Francisco Bay University
No application fee
Before you start your application process, it is essential to visit the official websites of the respective universities to verify the most current application requirements, fees, and policies. This will ensure that you have the latest and accurate information to facilitate a smooth application process. Best of luck with your applications!