I'm looking into US universities but not sure I can afford all the application fees. Are there any schools in the US that waive these fees for international students? Any help would be great, especially for larger institutions.
Definitely! It's great that you're looking for ways to ease your financial burden during the application process. Many universities in the U.S. do offer application fee waivers for international students, although requirements can vary from school to school. Here are a few larger institutions that do:
1. University of Dayton: Waives the application fee for international students.
2. Tulane University: Offers an application fee waiver for international students who demonstrate financial need.
3. . Carleton College: Has no application fee for domestic and international students.
Remember, if a school you're interested in isn't on this list, it can be worth reaching out to the admissions office directly. Some schools may not publicly advertise a waiver, but might still offer one if you explain your financial situation. There's no harm in asking!
Finally, some application platforms like Common Application also offer fee waivers. While the Common Application fee waiver is generally limited to U.S. students, they occasionally extend this benefit to international students as well. You should consult directly with the representatives of the platform to get the information that pertains to your situation.
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