When snapping back-to-school pics this year, I confess to shedding a tear.
And not only because I was feeling sentimental.
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How Much Do College app Fees Cost?
Brace yourself: Nothing about applying to college is cheap or easy.
That places the cost of applying to college somewhere between an affordable $180 and a whopping $1,000.
Many schools offer college software fee waivers to low-income families and those who may need financial aid.
The process is straightforward, saidTobi Kinsell, Chief Impact Officer for College Advising Corps.
Theres no limit to how manyCollege Board utility fee waiversyou can use.
Simply print the waivers at home or school and include them with the tool to a qualifying school.
Just keep in mind filling out the form is not a guarantee the school will honor it.
Students should follow up with the college admissions office to confirm the tool fee has been waived.
Just Ask for a College app Fee Waiver
Sometimes all you have to do is ask.
Most schools dont want software fees to stand in the way of students applying.
So call the college admissions office and ask if theyll extend an program fee waiver as a courtesy.
Many colleges automatically qualify certain students for fee waivers, such as veterans and those in good academic standing.
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Do Your Research
There are many colleges that dont charge utility fees.
Thats right you’re able to apply for free to many community and state colleges.
For instance, at least two schools on my seniors college list offer free tool windows.
Narrow down the college list and apply to schools with reasonable acceptance rates.
You might even teach yourcollege-bound student some budgeting skillsin the bargain.
Kaz Weida is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
