Fee Waivers & Free Applications
SAT/ACT Fee Waivers
Fee waivers are available in the Senior High School Guidance Office for juniors and seniors meeting the low-income or hardship eligibility guidelines set forth by College Board and ACT. Those that qualify for a testing fee waiver will also be eligible for college application fee waivers. See your school counselor to obtain a testing fee waiver.
College Applications that Waive Application Fees
Students who have limited financial resources may use the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver form when applying for college. The purpose of this form is to ensure equitable postsecondary access. It is intended for first-time undergraduate applicants who meet one or more of the economic need criteria identified on the form.
Students can complete the NACAC Application Fee Waiver (below) without having to print it. They should download the form on their computers, fill out the form, add a signature using the “Fill & Sign” button on the top right of the PDF, save it on their computers and send it to their counselor to include with their application processing through Naviance Student.
NACAC Request for College Admissions Fee Waiver Form
College Applications with no Application Fees
Access the following article from August 2021 for a list of colleges and/or universities across the states that do not require application fees. In some instances, you must complete an electronic application instead of a paper application for submission. Pennsylvania lists 36 schools on this list.
