From Oct. 7-11, many Alabama and U.S. universities and colleges will waive application fees for prospective students, in a bid to help students apply to a variety of schools that may interest them.

Most colleges charge application fees of around $50 per application, but they can sometimes be as high as $90. This can really add up if you're applying to 4-7 colleges. However, there are also plenty ...

Applying for college can get expensive after so many application fees, but Tennessee's free college application week is here to help. According to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, "TN ...

File photo of Elizabeth Herrera, co-founder of Casa Azul de Wilson, leading a workshop to help students apply for federal student aid on December 12, 2024. Governor Josh Stein has declared the week of ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. 1) Be honest with your kids about restrictions and needs. If ...

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave out of your personal essay may matter more than what you put in. Many ...

Texas residents can apply to public colleges and universities in the state for free Oct. 13-19. Typically, colleges and universities charge a fee for applications. But in the spring, state lawmakers ...