Can someone help me with Application Fee Waivers?

<p>Okay, so I made an account on here just to be able to ask this question:
What do I do with my fee waivers?
I am just so confused.
Do I just pay the application fee first and then send in my waiver?
Do I have to send in the fee waiver before I submit my application?
What if it takes too long to get to the school and I can't apply early action anymore?
Someone please help me :(
I should have applied sooner......</p>

<p>I’m not sure if the fee waiver process differs from school to school, but here’s what I did- mail in the fee waiver request (most colleges require this through the counselor) anytime before applying. When you’re sending the common app- just select the fee waiver option in the payment section. If your fee waiver’s been approved, you wouldn’t hear about it again. If the college need any extra information, it will contact you or your counselor directly.</p>

<p>This is what I was told by the unis I applied to, and it worked out just fine! =D</p>