Fee Waiver Information and Eligibility

The University of Maryland Graduate School may waive application fees for eligible students. If you have questions about your eligibility, follow the instructions below and contact The Graduate School (gradschool@umd.edu). You may be asked for documentation to confirm eligibility.

To obtain the application fee waiver:

1. Applicants need to start their online application, but do not submit the application until the application fee has been waived.
2. Send The Graduate School an email (gradschool@umd.edu) with the subject Application Fee Waiver.
3. The applicant sends proof of participation/membership in that organization/program (typically a letter from the program/organization director, documentation, verification form, etc.).
4. The Graduate School will send verification of the waiver by email.
5. This should be done well in advance of the program’s application deadline (application deadlines vary)
6. The applicant can submit the application without paying the $75 fee once an email receipt has been sent stating that the application fee has been waived.

Additional Options for Free Application: FreeApp is designed to increase access to graduate education for domestic students. Eligible students with financial burden that qualify for FreeApp should fill out the form in the link above and email to: FreeApp@umd.edu with the subject line: FAFSA FreeApp Eligibility and provide documentation of need from your FAFSA in your email.