Message from Ms. Williams:

Enrollment Deposit Fee Waiver

Seniors,

Please let me know ASAP if you need an enrollment deposit waiver due to financial circumstances. ALL GEAR UP (CLASS OF 2020 STUDENTS) ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR AN ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT WAIVER)

Email me the following information ASAP if you need one.

NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY you are attending

STUDENT’S NAME

STUDENTS ADDRESS, CITY STATE ZIP

Student has received or is eligible for the Federal Pell Grant YES or NO

Student Cell phone number

I will fill out the needed information, sign and scan it to you to send to your college counselor.

Does the enrollment deposit present an insurmountable barrier to college attendance for you?

Colleges request an enrollment deposit to secure a student’s space in the incoming freshman class. This deposit not only guarantees your seat but may also be used to secure campus housing, confirm your registration for freshman orientation, or cover other on-campus costs. However, colleges understand that some students may not have the financial means to pay an enrollment deposit. If you demonstrate financial need, colleges may consider waiving or deferring your enrollment fee.

Do you qualify for a Pell grant?

If you received a Pell Grant, this demonstrates that you and your family have some financial need regarding college costs. Colleges have access to your eligibility information via your Student Aid Report (SAR), so they will be able to verify that you have received a Pell Grant. Colleges may utilize this information when considering whether to waive or defer your enrollment deposit.

Talk to the college admission office

They might be able to waive the enrollment deposit. If paying an enrollment deposit will be a substantial hardship for your family, reach out to the college admission office and ask about your options. Explain your circumstances by email or phone. This is the best first step! Plus, it shows a college that you are really interested in being a member of its community. You may also consider submitting the NACAC enrollment deposit waiver form to the one college where you plan to enroll. Please note, your college (not NACAC) will make the final decision to accept or decline the fee waiver form. In addition, it may take a couple weeks for the admission office to process the waiver. Follow up directly with your college’s admission office if you have questions.