Application Fee Waiver in Regular Decision

I'm applying to colleges regular decision and received a fee waiver. I'm worried about whether my application waiver will still count for RD. Has anyone had experience with this, or should I double-check with the schools themselves?

While it is always a good idea to double-check directly with each college's admissions office to ensure they'll honor your fee waiver, all fee waivers granted by a college or obtained through the ACT, SAT, or NACAC generally cover all application periods, including Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision. However, it's important to remember this can vary from school to school. Some colleges may have a set number of fee waivers they're willing to give out for Regular Decision, and you could miss out if you apply too late.

Don’t forget to check your fee waiver coverage too. Sometimes, fee waivers cover more than just the application. For example, they can also cover fees related to sending test scores. In general, colleges are trying to increase access, and application fee waivers are an integral part of that mission.

In conclusion, definitely take the time to double-check with the individual admissions offices at your colleges of interest just in case they have specific protocols or limitations regarding the usage of fee waivers.