Fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students.
You're enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs like Upward Bound).
Your family receives public assistance. (SNAP, CHIP, WIC, Medicaid, TANF, SSI, etc)
You're unhoused or reside in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home. (McKinney Vento)
You're a ward of the state or an orphan.
If you believe you have extenuating circumstances, please contact Mrs. Bennett
You must have Free/Reduced Lunch
Complete an Appointment Request for Mrs. Bennett (daffne.bennett@risd.org)
Click "Fee Waiver" as your reason for an appointment.
Add your test date in the comments.
Mrs. Bennett will email your waiver code to your RISD email.
You must have Free/Reduced Lunch
Common App - Most schools will accept the Common App fee Waiver.
On your Common App Profile, go to Common App Fee Waiver section
Click "Yes" - I'm eligible for a Fee Waiver
Sign your Name
Your Alpha Counselor will approve your waiver.
Other College Apps / Fee Waivers
Complete an Appointment Request for Mrs. Bennett (Mrs. Bennett)
Click "Fee Waiver" as your reason for an appointment.
Add the School names in the comments