<p>I come from a family of 5 total with an annual income of approx $50k
would I be alright to request application fee waivers. </p>
<p>according to ask dean, you go through the guidance office to get waivers. it's not too official of a matter; the guidance counseler kind of just writes a note. but if colleges find that an applicant has abused the right to a waiver it can be very bad. however, I'm not too sure if I'm applicable. and the guidance office wouldn't be too much help in judging whether or not I'm applicable because they know nothing and have proven themselves unhelpful time and time again. however, they live in blissful ignorance. besides, most people at my school have no need for an application fee waiver because 1) they're rich and/or 2) they're applying to the 1-2 local schools two-thirds of the senior class ends up attending.</p>
<p>Glad your question was answered. For anyone else looking into fee waivers, my daughter's school provide a questionaire on basic finances that must be completed and approved before waivers are given. I believe, if your child qualifies for FREE LUNCH, they also automatically qualify for fee waivers. Waivers are provided for SAT & ACT fees, as well. It is a great program in our city that is the second poorest in the state. Many kids take the standardized tests and apply to schools where otherwise, would just give up after high school.</p>
<p>I wanted to ask this question too, and also, what kind of note has to be written? Since I'll have to make the note myself and get it signed by the counselor.</p>
<p>I didn't pay for any of my applications because of that website. I either had the fees waived because I applied on-line or used the other suggested methods, like dropping them off on campus, and had them waived that way.</p>