I'm an international student looking into applying to Harvard University, and the application fees are pretty high. Does anyone know if there's an option for a fee waiver for international applicants?
Yes, international students can request an application fee waiver from Harvard University. The school considers requests for fee waivers for various reasons, such as financial hardship. Besides, they also follow the College Board's guidelines on fee waivers.
To request a fee waiver, you need to select the appropriate option on your Common Application or Universal College Application. When you do this, your school counselor will then receive a prompt to confirm your eligibility for a fee waiver. If you're unable to obtain a school counselor's approval, you can also send a personal request to Harvard’s admissions office, outlining your specific circumstances and reasons for requesting the fee waiver. Remember, it's important to give as much detail as possible in this request to help them understand your situation.
Keep in mind though, that getting an application fee waiver does not guarantee you'll receive a waiver for other costs associated with the application process, such as the fees for sending standardized test scores.
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