College application fees can be a significant expense for many students applying to multiple institutions. To alleviate this financial burden, many colleges and universities offer fee waivers. This article compiles a list of application fee waiver codes and methods for various institutions targeting the Class of 2025.
These waivers can save prospective students hundreds of dollars in application fees, making the college application process more accessible. While this information is current at the time of writing, it’s always best to verify directly with the institutions, as policies may change.
Carthage College
CODE: SEPTEMBER
Butler University
CODE: VIBSTUDENT
Colorado State University Global
CODE: GLOBAL23
Cottey College
CODE: COTTEY84
Franklin & Marshall
No specific code. Select “F&M Fee Waiver” on the Common App.
Kent State University
CODE: PKSU 2024
Harvard University
CODE: JH3S5Q2LX9
Note: Coalition App only
High Point University
CODE: BOOM
Miami University
No code needed
Dates: August 1 – December 1, 2024
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
CODE: NJ25
Alternative code: GR24
Northern Arizona University
CODE: #GONAU
Ohio University
CODE: OHIOBobcat1804
Pace University (NYC)
CODE: OPENHOUSE
Penn State University
No specific code. Attend an open house for a fee waiver.
Rutgers University
CODE: hudson25
Note: Might only work for transfer students
Seton Hall University
CODE: VFW
The College of Charleston
CODE: Charleston 25
Utah Valley University
CODE: UVADMIT25
University of Pittsburgh
CODE: UP412
Morgan State University
CODE: MSUAPPLY25
IE University (Spain)
CODE: IEU2025NA
Eastern Mennonite University
No specific code.
Apply during the early period (November 1 – February 15) for a waived fee.
Note: Domestic students only
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
CODE: GOLDEN
Meredith College
No specific code.
Attend “Think Meredith” open house for high school seniors to receive a fee waiver.
Rochester Institute of Technology
No specific code.
Select “Brick City App” in the fee waiver section of the Common App.
