# Fee Waivers

**Source**: https://admissions.umd.edu/persona/fee-waiver
**Parent**: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply/freshman-applicants

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Fee Waivers

## Fee Waivers

The University of Maryland (UMD) will waive the application fee ($80) for students who meet any of the following eligibility criteria at the time of their application.

## Eligibility Criteria

Application Platform Criteria

[ApplyWeb](https://applyweb.collegenet.support/hc/en-us/sections/360000304227-Fee-Waivers) and [Common App](https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/What-do-I-need-to-know-about-the-Common-App-fee-waiver) criteria

- Students who meet any of these criteria should indicate this on the application (see the “Fee Waiver” section of your application profile). The fee will be waived automatically for those eligible.
- Students do not need to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions unless they are still being asked for payment after indicating their eligibility on the application. **If you are being asked for payment, stop and email ApplyMaryland@umd.edu.***Read the "How to Request a Fee Waiver" section below.*

Active Duty Military, Veterans & Dependents

Active duty military, veterans and their dependents

- Active duty military and veterans fee waivers are applied automatically once you have designated your status. **If you are being asked for payment, stop and email ApplyMaryland@umd.edu.**
- Dependents (freshman applicants only) are processed by request. *Read the "How to Request a Fee Waiver" section below.*

Extenuating Circumstances

**Processed by request.***Read the "How to Request a Fee Waiver" section below.*

Award Recipients (Freshman Applicants)

Freshman applicants who have received any of the following awards:

- National Achievement Finalists and Semifinalists
- National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists
- College Board National Recognition Program
  - School Recognition Award
  - First-Generation Recognition Award
  - Rural and Small Town Recognition Award

**Processed by request.** Indicating that you have won an award(s) on your application **will not** waive the fee.*Read the "How to Request a Fee Waiver" section below.*

## How to Request a Fee Waiver

Fee waivers cannot be retroactively applied once payment has been processed, and the application fee is nonrefundable. ***Please do not submit your application until we have confirmed your waiver.***

Requests are processed within 7 to 10 business days. Fee waivers can be requested any time after the application opens and do not expire. You do not need to wait until you are ready to submit your application to request a waiver.

Freshman

Requests ***must be made by the applicant*** and should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on the day of the deadline. We cannot guarantee that requests received later will be processed in time for submission.

- **Step 1:** Make sure the University of Maryland, College Park is in your “My Colleges” list.
- **Step 2:** Email [ApplyMaryland@umd.edu](mailto:ApplyMaryland@umd.edu) with the subject line “Freshman Fee Waiver Request” and the following information in the body of the email:
  - Application type: (Common App or ApplyWeb)
  - \*\*First Name:
  - \*\*Last Name:
  - Date of birth:

\*\*Information should be provided *as it appears on your application profile**.*

- If applicable**, also include the following:**
  - Proof of your award (PDF attachments and screenshots are acceptable)
  - Brief description of your extenuating circumstances
    - **Do not** submit any documents containing sensitive information (e.g., Social Security Number, tax documents, medical records, etc.).
- **Step 3:** Wait for confirmation before submitting your application

  - Common App: wait to receive confirmation that your waiver was successfully applied
  - ApplyWeb: wait to receive your Unique Personal Code (UPC)
- **Step 4 (ApplyWeb only):** Copy your code into the “Unique Personal Code” field when prompted.
- **Step 5:** Submit your application!

**If you are still being asked for payment**, please email us before submitting your application.

Transfer

Requests must be made by the applicant at least three business days before an application deadline to ensure adequate time to handle the request. We cannot guarantee that requests received later will be processed in time.

- **Step 1:** Email [ApplyMaryland@umd.edu](mailto:ApplyMaryland@umd.edu) with the subject line “Transfer Fee Waiver Request” and the following information in the body of the email:
  - First name:
  - Last name:
  - Brief description of your extenuating circumstances
    - **Do not** submit any documents containing sensitive information (e.g. Social Security Number, tax documents, medical records, etc.).
- **Step 2:** Wait to receive a one-time use code via email. This is your “Unique Personal Code”.
- **Step 3:** Copy your code into the “Unique Personal Code” field when prompted.
- **Step 4:** Submit your application!

**If you are still being asked for payment,** please email us before submitting.