Hi! I'm an international student applying to Michigan State University and was wondering if there are any fee waiver options available to help with the application fee. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Yes, Michigan State University does offer fee waiver options for international students. While the process might be a bit more involved compared to domestic students, it is certainly not impossible.
First, you can request a fee waiver directly from the university. The Office of Admissions at Michigan State University is the best place to initiate this process. You can contact them directly and inquire about potential ways to obtain a fee waiver. They might ask you for documentation proving your financial need, so be prepared for that.
In addition, Michigan State also accepts fee waivers from a few other sources:
1. SAT test fee waivers: If you've taken the SAT and utilized a College Board fee waiver, it will qualify you for unlimited college application fee waivers including Michigan State. Just send them a copy of the SAT fee waiver.
2. ACT fee waivers: Similar to the SAT, ACT also provides fee waivers and Michigan State University will accept these for waive the application fee. You'll have to provide a copy of the ACT fee waiver.
3. NACAC Fee Waiver: The National Association for College Admission Counseling provides fee waivers to students who demonstrate a significant financial need. You can simply download the request form from the NACAC website, fill it out, and then send it to the universities to which you are applying.
Remember, you'll need to provide a detailed description of your financial situation and explain why paying the application fee would be a significant burden for you. It's important that you start this process well in advance of application deadlines, as it can take a few days or weeks to get your fee waiver request processed.
I hope this information helps you in your journey to apply to Michigan State University! Good luck!
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