College Application Fee Waiver for Military Dependents?

Hiya peeps, my parent is in the military and I was just wondering if there are any college application fee waivers available for military dependents? Anybody has any specific info or experiences with this?

Yes, there are options available for military dependents to receive college application fee waivers. One of the prime resources in this case is the Service Members Opportunity College (SOC) which has partnerships with numerous colleges and universities that offer tuition discounts, scholarships, or fee waivers for military personnel and their dependents.

In general, it's crucial to check individually with each college or university you're interested in, as some may have unique fee waiver programs for military dependents. Often, you can find this information on the college's financial aid webpage, or you might try reaching out to their admissions offices or Office of Military Affairs.

Furthermore, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) provides fee waivers to students who meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program, being enrolled in a program that aids students from low-income families (like TRIO programs) or whose family’s income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA.

In case you decide to take the SAT or ACT, both College Board and ACT offer fee waivers for the tests themselves and for sending scores to colleges. It isn't directly related to military service, but these waivers are based on income. Check with your high school guidance counselor for more help with these.

Best of luck with your college application process!