Do grad and law schools waive application fees?

Question

do they

what if you are very poor

Answer 1

When taking the GRE or LSAT, be sure to select the option that allows schools to contact you. That is how I got application fee waivers to many schools, including Columbia Law and USC Law.

I did not qualify as low-income, but if you do many other schools make that option available. Most school admissions websites have information about applying for these waivers, it just take a little leg work. And do look into applying online - many have reduced or no fees if you do.

Answer 2

I'm not sure about other grad programs, but law schools waive them all the time.

They do it for two main reasons:

1) If you're poor

2) If they want you to attend their school badly (cuz of your grades, LSAT, etc).

Just ask. Worst they can do is say no. I knew a bunch of people who got waivers for the applications fees for a ton of schools they applied to. Many schools even have a section mentioning about getting a fee waiver in their application itself or on their web page in the application section.

Answer 3

Yes! Some graduate programs will waive fees if you complete your application on line. I never knew, but in applying to Vanderbilt this year (go figure, one of the most expensive programs in the country) I found out that if I applied online, it was free! Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Yes, many law schools and graduate schools waive application fees. In many cases, it is simple -- all you must do is ask. In some other cases, however, you must provide proof of your low income status.

Best wishes to you!

Answer 5

Never seen it done before.