o Student has received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver or received an application fee waiver.
o Student has received or is eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
o Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
o Student’s annual family income falls within the income Eligibility Guidelines* set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
o Student is enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g.,TRIO programs such as
Upward Bound).
o Student’s family receives public assistance.
o Student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless.
o Student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
o Other request from high school principal, high school counselor, financial aid officer, community advisor/leader or other official
who can attest to the student’s circumstances.
o Given my knowledge of this student’s family circumstances and after reviewing the eligibility guidelines, I believe that providing
the application fee would present a hardship. Explanation:
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Request for Enrollment
Deposit Fee Waiver
SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE POSTSECONDARY
INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION
STUDENT: Print or type the information requested below. You must personally sign the Certification Statement.
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Print or type the information requested below and check the indicator(s) of economic need.
You must personally sign the Certification Statement.
TO: DEAN/DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION AT:
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NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify that I understand and meet all eligibility requirements to request an enrollment deposit fee waiver.
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STUDENT’S NAME STUDENT’S SIGNATURE
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STUDENT’S ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I certify that the student named on this form has been granted admission to a postsecondary institution
AND meets the indicator(s) of economic need checked below.
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AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL’S NAME AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE
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AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL’S TITLE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL’S EMAIL
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NAME OF SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION CEEB# OR PROGRAM#
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ADDRESS PHONE
ECONOMIC NEED: The student must meet at least one of the following indicators of economic need. If no item is checked, the
request will be denied. (If applicable, institutions should also contact their financial aid offices for the student’s FAFSA application.)
*To view USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program or review FAQs related to this form visit http://bit.ly/NACACfeewaiver.
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Using the Form
Does the enrollment deposit present an insurmountable
barrier to college attendance for you?
Colleges request an enrollment deposit to secure a student’s space in the
incoming freshman class. This deposit not only guarantees your seat but
may also be used to secure campus housing, confirm your registration for
freshman orientation, or cover other on-campus costs. However, colleges
understand that some students may not have the financial means to pay
an enrollment deposit. If you demonstrate financial need, colleges may
consider waiving or deferring your enrollment fee.
Do you qualify for a Pell grant?
If you received a Pell Grant, this demonstrates that you and your family
have some financial need regarding college costs. Colleges have access
to your eligibility information via your Student Aid Report (SAR), so they
will be able to verify that you have received a Pell Grant. Colleges may
utilize this information when considering whether to waive or defer your
enrollment deposit.
Talk to the college admission office—they might be able to
waive the enrollment deposit.
If paying an enrollment deposit will be a substantial hardship for your
family, reach out to the college admission office and ask about your options.
Explain your circumstances by email or phone. This is the best first step!
Plus, it shows a college that you are really interested in being a member
of its community. You may also consider submitting the NACAC enrollment
deposit waiver form to the one college where you plan to enroll. Please
note, your college (not NACAC) will make the final decision to accept or
decline the fee waiver form. In addition, it may take a couple weeks for
the admission office to process the waiver. Follow up directly with your
college’s admission office if you have questions.
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