Application to college can be an exciting but costly process, as students applying to various colleges accumulate application fees.

Fortunately, for the month of November, several colleges in the United States are not charging application fees—to lighten up life for the students who hope to achieve their goals without high initial costs.

Schools throughout Georgia, along with notable universities like the University of Connecticut and Mercer University, join in to help.

In this article, we have tried to highlight some of the universities that have waived their fees, provided details on eligibility, and also provided direct links to apply in order to make the college application process as inexpensive and accessible as possible.

This November 2024, several U.S. universities are giving out their application fee waivers for prospective students so as to ease application burdens. The following are some of these:

Universities With Waived Application Fees

• University of Connecticut (UConn): UConn will be waiving the application fees for both in-state and out-of-state applicants for this month of November. You can visit their application page at: UConn Admissions.
• Trinity University: Trinity University deeply values diversity and inclusivity. For the Class of 2027, the university provided nearly $6 million in merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to international students. Qualified applicants will be notified about their eligibility for these scholarships and financial assistance upon receiving their admission offer. This commitment ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to access a world-class education without financial barriers.
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• Georgia State University (Perimeter College): Applicants to Perimeter College at Georgia State University may enter the fee waiver code ACM2023 in their application through November 30, 2024. You can visit the Perimeter College Admissions website for more information.
• Mercer University: Mercer has no fee for freshmen and transfer students to apply using the Mercer Application or Common App if using the code BETHEBEAR. You can find out more on their admission page at Mercer University.
• Georgia Institute of Technology: - Georgia Tech does not require an application fee if your child meets particular residency requirements, which include graduating from high school in Georgia. Check their admission requirement page at Georgia Tech Admissions.

These fee waivers will provide opportunities for students to research education options without the occurrence of costs serving as potential barriers to application during this period.