Do transfer students have the same access to fee waivers as first-year applicants? I'm considering a transfer and want to know if the College Board helps with application fees, especially if financial need is a factor.
Yes, transfer students do have access to fee waivers similar to first-year applicants, though specifics may vary from school to school. Most colleges have their own system in place for fee waivers for transfer students, especially for those who demonstrate financial need. You can typically find these waivers on the college's admissions or financial aid website, or by reaching out directly to the school's admissions office.
However, it's important to note that the College Board itself does not provide assistance with college application fees for transfer students. Their fee waiver program specifically applies to SAT testing fees and college application fees for high school students applying as freshmen.
Be sure to explore all your options when it comes to fee waivers. It would be helpful to check if such assistance is available at your institution. Also, if you're a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, they may also offer application fee waivers to some schools.
Every bit of financial aid can make a big difference, so it's worthwhile to look into all these possible methods to obtain fee waivers.
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