Free college application week?

Hi everyone! I've heard about free college application weeks in the past and I'm wondering if there's one planned for this application season. Could anyone provide any information or direct me to resources about this? Hoping to save some money on applications!

Hi there! While it's great that you're looking to save money on college applications, as of now there's unfortunately no comprehensive list or schedule for a nationwide free application week for this coming application season. However, there are a few ways you can still save on application fees:

1. Fee waivers: Many colleges offer application fee waivers for students with demonstrated financial need. You can typically find information about fee waivers on a college's admissions website or by reaching out to the admissions office directly. The College Board also offers fee waivers for the SAT and score report submission fees if you meet their eligibility criteria.

2. Apply to colleges with no application fees: There are colleges, usually smaller or less selective institutions, that don't charge application fees. You can expand your college search to include some of these institutions to save on costs.

3. State-based initiatives: Some states or regions have specific initiatives or weeks during which some or all of their public colleges waive application fees. It's worth researching if your state has such events planned for the coming application season.

4. College Fairs and College Representative Visits: Often, colleges will provide application fee waivers to attendees of their college fairs or college representative visits. Make sure to attend these events and inquire about the possibility of receiving a waiver.

Remember to stay updated on the colleges you're interested in and sign up for their newsletters or follow their social media accounts to get the latest information on any application fee promotions or free application weeks they might offer. Good luck with your applications!