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US universities waiving the application fee for international students

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Team YMGrad 18 Jul 2023    14031 views
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
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10 US Universities with Application Fee Waiver



Many international students dream of studying in the United States, but the cost of applications can be a hindrance. In the light of pandemic, some Universities in the US have responded by providing options to the students to apply for a waiver. This is an important step in easing the financial stress for international students during these uncertain times.

 

Below is a list of universities that are currently offering application fee waivers to the international students.

 

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1. California Institute of Technology 

At Caltech, International applicants for Undergraduate & Graduate programs can have their application fees waived by applying for financial aid, providing a supportive approach to access quality education.

 

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2. University of Southern California, Marshall

The full-time MBA program at USC Marshall currently does not ask for the  application fees for interested applicants.


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3. Bentley University 

For International Graduate applicants, Bentley University offers a fee waiver code BeAForce and virtual/in-person event attendance options to waive the $75 application fee.


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4. New York Institute of Technology

International Graduate applicants can use the code admrep for getting their application fee waived off.


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5. Babson College

Babson College is offering a unique opportunity for graduate international applicants to waive their application fee by attending the upcoming virtual admissions bootcamp.

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6. Northeastern University 

When applying to Northeastern university, International students have the opportunity to waive their application fees by selecting the appropriate fee waiver option.
 


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7. California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University offers fee waivers for both undergraduate and graduate students. To receive the waiver, simply submit your application and email the team to request it.
 

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8. Drexel University

For Graduate International applicants, application fee waivers are mostly considered on a case base. Additionally, application fee waivers will also be considered for applicants who attend an admission event prior to submitting their application.
 

 

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9.The George Washington University

International Graduate applicants can get their application fees waived for anyone who attend their online information sessions.

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10. Southwestern University, Georgetown

International students can embrace an affordable path to excellence with a no-application-fee policy. Discover your future at this distinguished institution without financial barriers.

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11. Santa Fe College

International applicants can apply easily in this open college as they do not charge any application fees for prospective international students.

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12. The Catholic University of America

International students can apply to this university for free for their graduate programs, as there is no application fees for most of the Master's programs.

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13. Augustana University 

You can avoid paying any associated application fees by applying directly through the Augustana Application. The process is quick, easy, and entirely hassle-free.



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14. Dominican University, Illinois

A renowned institution offering a no-application-fee policy for International students, providing access to quality education and opportunities without any financial obstacles.

 


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15. San Francisco Bay University 

For the 2024 trimesters, San Fran Bay University is waiving the application fee, providing a wonderful opportunity for prospective International students to pursue their educational aspirations.
 

 

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16. New York University


International graduate students interested in engineering at NYU Tandon have the opportunity to apply for an application fee waiver.

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17. Massachusetts Institute of Technology


International students applying to the MIT Sloan School of Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) can request an application fee waiver by contacting the respective program office directly. These graduate programs have their own application system and fee structure.

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18.Carnegie Mellon University

International applicants to Carnegie Mellon University's Masters in Software Engineering Professional programs can request a fee waiver if the $100 fee presents a financial burden.

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19. Georgia Institute of Technology

Before requesting a fee waiver, international applicants to Georgia Tech must ensure they have submitted all the necessary application materials.

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20. University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is waiving application fees for international and other applicants interested in the Master of Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Engineering programs until June 30, 2024.

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21. Michigan Tech University

International students applying to Michigan Tech University are not required to pay any application fees.

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22. University of Rochester

International students applying to the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester may be eligible for a fee waiver based on specific circumstances. 

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23. Columbia University

Columbia University's Graduate School offers the possibility of a fee waiver for International applicants who can demonstrate financial need, political hardship, or personal hardship.

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24. Tulane University

Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering does not require any application fees for their PhD and Graduate Certificate Programs.

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25. University of Pittsburgh  

The University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides application fee waivers on a case-by-case basis. 

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26. University of Colorado - Boulder 


International students applying to the University of Colorado - Boulder can request fee waivers by completing the entire MSE graduate application. The waivers are subject to certain conditions. 

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In conclusion, waiving off the application fees for international students is a positive step taken by many universities in the USA, making education more accessible for the students.

 

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