Free Application Opportunities

For all students

• Many colleges and universities never charge an application fee; sometimes this offer is limited to applications submitted online. 

• Many colleges and universities waive application fees during College Knowledge Month (October). Some institutions use promo codes for their applications during this time. 

For students from low-income families

• All colleges and universities waive application fees throughout the year for low-income students. Participating institutions and campuses are part of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State or the Minnesota Private College Council. High school counselors and college admission staff can help a student make these arrangements by using the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Application Fee Waiver.