I'm curious about the application fees for the University of Missouri. How much do international students have to pay, and are there any opportunities for fee waivers or reductions?
The University of Missouri's application fee for undergraduate international students is currently set at $65. Unfortunately, this fee is non-refundable.
As for fee waivers or reductions, the University of Missouri doesn't offer those to international students directly. However, there are some external resources that international students might be able to use.
For instance, the College Board offers fee waivers for the SAT, and the waiver can be used to apply to some colleges for free, typically only for U.S. students but some schools allow international students as well. It might be worthwhile to reach out to the Admissions Office at Mizzou to see if they would accept an SAT fee waiver for application.
Additionally, depending on the country you're currently living in, some U.S. Embassy or EducationUSA offices may have programs to assist with application fee costs for students with demonstrated financial need. It's recommended you check with your local office to see if such programs are offered.
Remember, application fees are only part of the cost to consider when applying. Always budget for expenses like SAT or ACT exam fees, costs to send your official transcripts and scores, etc. It can add up quickly, so always plan ahead!
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