Applying a Fee Waiver

Who is eligible?

Students who visit campus (through our visitors center) or who meet one of the following criteria are eligible for an application fee waiver:

• Received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
• Enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (Upward Bound or GEAR UP, for example).
• Lives in federally subsidized housing, a foster home or is homeless.
• Enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal free or reduced lunch program.
• The family receives public assistance.
• Can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid counselor, or community leader.
• Annual family income falls within the income guidelines set by the USDA food and nutrition service.
• A ward of the state.

Students can simply check the qualifying reason on the WVU Application or Common Application.

Please contact your regional recruiter if you have concerns about a student who doesn’t automatically qualify for a fee waiver. Those who have visited campus and need a waiver code should also contact their WVU regional recruiter.

How to Add a Fee Waiver

Fee waiver instructions for the 2026 application will be available soon.

Application Fee Waiver Form

Contact Regional Recruiter

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