Are there community colleges without application fees?

I'm on a tight budget and want to apply to a community college but hate the thought of paying multiple application fees. Are there any community colleges that don’t require an application fee? How can I find them?

Indeed, many community colleges do not charge application fees, with the aim of making higher education more accessible. To find community colleges without application fees, you can often start on the colleges' admissions webpage. Most schools will have their application fee listed there. Alternatively, when filling out applications online, the final part of the application process usually involves payment, so if there's no option to pay, it's likely there's no fee.

Also, remember that even if a school charges an application fee, many colleges offer fee waivers for students with financial need. You can contact the admissions office of the colleges you’re considering to inquire about fee waivers.

But I must stress this: don't let the application fee deter you from applying to a college that seems like a good fit for you. While fees can add up, they are a small cost relative to the entire cost of your education, and the right school can provide value far beyond its initial application fee. If the school has a fee and you can't get it waived, it might still be worthwhile to apply if you see the school as a good fit.