SDM Application Fee Waiver Request Form

First Name:

Preferred Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Birthdate:

Citizenship:

Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?

Yes

No

Are you currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university?

Yes

No

School Name:

School Address:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Eligibility Selection

US citizens and US permanent residents may request a graduate application fee waiver if they meet one of the criteria below:

Demonstrated financial hardship in the past year
- NOTE: "Past year" is defined as the 12 months prior to the date of the fee waiver request.
Participated in select graduate research preparation programs in the past 3 years
Served as a current or former member of the United States Armed Forces

International applicants may request a graduate application fee waiver if they meet both criteria below:

Currently attending a college or university in the U.S. at the time of the waiver request
Participated in select graduate research preparation programs

On what basis would you like to be considered for an application fee waiver?

According to the information you provided, you are ineligible to receive an application fee waiver. We appreciate your understanding.

We are not accepting appeals to this decision.

Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship Eligibility

To request a waiver on the basis of financial hardship, applicants with U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status must demonstrate proof of financial hardship in the last twelve (12) months. This may take the form of receiving significant need-based financial aid, earning an income that meets the federal or local standard for low-income households, or enrolling in public assistance programs.

Eligible applicants must upload at least one of the following options of documentation:

FAFSA Student Aid Report that includes your Student Aid Index (SAI)
Verification letter from financial aid officer at your most recent institution
Financial aid billing statement of need-based aid
Recent income statements*
Income verification letter from current employer
Letter from ETS approving a GRE Fee Reduction waiver

Please indicate which of the above materials you plan to provide:

FAFSA Student Aid Report that includes your Student Aid Index (SAI)

Verification letter from financial aid officer at your most recent institution

Financial aid billing statement of need-based aid

Recent income statements*

Income verification letter from current employer

Letter from ETS approving a GRE Fee Reduction waiver

Please provide eligible documentation for review:

Graduate Research Preparation Program Membership

Graduate Research Preparation Programs Eligibility

Applicants may qualify for a fee waiver if they have participated in a program designed to prepare students for graduate-level research and study within the last 3 academic years. These programs typically:

Include a required research experience or project, and
Provide structured guidance on navigating the “hidden curriculum” of graduate education—for example, how to apply to graduate school, work with faculty mentors, or prepare for advanced coursework and research.

Such programs may include institutionally sponsored or national/federal initiatives.

Eligible applicants must upload at least one of the following options of documentation:

Copy of program acceptance letter
Copy of a certificate of award or completion from the program
Documentation from the program illustrating your participation or membership
Program schedule or course information displaying your name

Graduate Research Preparation Programs Details

Graduate Research Program Name:

Please select the most recent Academic Year you participated in your program below.
NOTE: If you joined a program prior to Fall 2022, you are not eligible for a fee waiver on the basis of Graduate Research Preparation Program membership.

Please describe your Graduate Research Preparation Program experience in one to two sentences below.

Please upload a valid form of documentation below:
Note: If you list multiple programs, please combine all documentation into one PDF document.

United States Armed Forces Service

Are you currently serving or a veteran of the United States Military?

Currently Serving

United States Veteran

Please provide documentation of your service:

Please be advised that falsely claiming to be a U.S. service member is a federal offense under 10 USC 906: Art. 106. Impersonation of officer, noncommissioned or petty officer, or agent or official.

Review

Attestation of Fee Waiver Policies

I certify that I understand the Graduate Admissions application fee waiver policy and meet the eligibility criteria

SDM Application Fee Waiver Request Form

Eligibility Selection

US citizens and US permanent residents may request a graduate application fee waiver if they meet one of the criteria below:

International applicants may request a graduate application fee waiver if they meet both criteria below:

On what basis would you like to be considered for an application fee waiver?

On what basis would you like to be considered for an application fee waiver?

According to the information you provided, you are ineligible to receive an application fee waiver. We appreciate your understanding. We are not accepting appeals to this decision.

Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship Eligibility

Graduate Research Preparation Program Membership

Graduate Research Preparation Programs Eligibility

Graduate Research Preparation Programs Details

United States Armed Forces Service

Review

Attestation of Fee Waiver Policies

Attestation of Fee Waiver Policies

According to the information you provided, you are ineligible to receive an application fee waiver. We appreciate your understanding.

We are not accepting appeals to this decision.