Cornell University fee waiver options for international students

I'm an international student planning my application to Cornell University. Just wondering if they have any options for waiving the application fee? Would love to hear from anyone who has successfully applied for a waiver at Cornell.

Cornell University is committed to making the college application process manageable for all prospective students, regardless of financial circumstances. They provide application fee waivers based on demonstrated financial hardship.

International students applying to Cornell can request for an application fee waiver by completing the Common Application, which has a section designed for those who feel the application fee poses a financial hardship.

In this section, you can indicate your financial circumstances based on the criteria provided—if your situation matches, it can allow you to waive the fee. However, be prepared to provide any relevant documentation or additional verification if it's necessary.

Also, remember that the decision on fee waivers is up to the admissions office and they tend to be quite selective. So evidence of financial hardship will be key in securing that waiver. It can't hurt to directly contact Cornell's financial aid office for more specific guidance.

Keep in mind that the waiver covers just the application fee; other costs associated with applying, such as costs to send test scores, are not covered. Calculate your expenses wisely and make sure you're aware of all the various costs that come with the application process.

I hope this helps and best of luck with your application!