<p>Does anyone have general info on how people qualify for app fee waivers, what are the usual qualifications and what is the process. Two kids headed to college, applying to multiple colleges, one year apart- Seems like it will eb very expensive.......</p>
<p>I believe it is done through your guidance counselor (i.e. he acts as an intermediary.)</p>
<p>Obviously, you'd have to be sufficiently financially disadvantaged that the regular fees would be an undue burden on your family.</p>
<p>But, if you're not financially disadvantaged, then don't bother. It is true that application fees are expensive and add up. If this is a concern but not damaging to a family's finances, then come up with a more manageable college list.</p>
<p>Be on the lookout for schools that waive their application fees. There was a thread on this a while back, if you search for it, you may find it.</p>
<p>Off the top of my head, I know that Grinnell, Colgate, and Colby waive the fee if you apply online through the Common Application. Check the mail, as well. I was sent fee-waived applications by both Washington & Lee and Birmingham-Southern College, two excellent liberal arts colleges in the South that are generous with merit-based aid.</p>
<p>In addition, other universities reduce fees if you follow their directions. U. Rochester, for example, reduces the fee quite a bit if you apply online.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info- very helpful!</p>
<p>You're welcome. Best of luck!</p>