More Than 130 New York Colleges Waive Application Fees This Fall
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Oct. 13 that more than 130 colleges and universities across the state will take part in the 2026 College Application Initiative, waiving application fees in October and November to lower the cost of applying.
The governor's office said that during last year's initiative, students statewide submitted more than 300,000 applications, and waived fees saved families more than $15 million. More institutions are participating this year, spanning public and private colleges and universities.
The fee waivers apply to applications submitted through designated channels during the initiative period. The state education department is publishing the list of participating schools and each school's waiver window.
Hochul said the goal is to encourage more students to apply to schools they might otherwise skip because of fees. Admissions offices at participating colleges will offer application assistance.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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