Gearing Up for College Applications? Fees Are Being Waived if You Apply Online

By Brad Tuttle | @bradrtuttle | September 25, 2009 | +

At $50 or more a pop, college application fees can quickly add up, especially if you’re covering your bases by applying to lots of “safety” and “reach” schools.

A Consumer Reports blog reports that colleges that are eager to attract students are sending out e-mails offering to waive application fees if you apply soon—and do so online.

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