Seeking Info on Nassau Application Fee Waiver

I'm thinking about applying to Nassau Community College but not sure if I can afford the application fee. Is there a way to get an application fee waiver, and what are the criteria?

Sure, some schools, including Nassau Community College, offer fee waivers for students who demonstrate financial need. Usually, this is established based on the following factors:

1. You are eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program

2. Your family’s annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

3. You are enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound)

4. Your family receives public assistance

5. You live in a federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or are homeless

6. You are a ward of the state or an orphan

In order to get the application fee waiver, you would typically need to provide proof of your eligibility. This can be something like a tax return or a letter from a school or government official. From there, the process usually involves filling out a form, which could be the NACAC fee waiver request form or potentially a form provided by the school.

However, the specific process can vary from school to school. At Nassau Community College, you should contact the Office of Admissions to find out about their fee waiver process and what documents they require for proof of eligibility. They will give you the most accurate information.