Fee Waiver Information

Jax State offers application fee waivers to some eligible students. Please select your student type below to see fee waiver information.

First-Time Freshman

Jax State will accept requests to waive the $35 admissions application fee for first year students who have a financial need. Requests including ACT/CollegeBoard fee waivers, NACAC fee waivers, and letters/emails from a high school administrator or counselor will be accepted. Students may complete an admissions application and select that they will request a fee waiver before submitting their application. Documentation of that request will be added as a supplemental item to complete the application. Students applying from Title I schools will automatically have their application fee waived.

First-Time Transfer

Jax State will accept requests to waive the $35 admissions application fee for first year students who have a financial need. Transfer students who send a FAFSA to JSU that has a Pell-eligible estimated family contribution (EFC) or student aid index (SAI) will be considered for a fee waiver. Students may complete an admissions application and select that they will be requesting a fee waiver to submit their application. Documentation of that request will be added as a supplemental item to complete the application.

Business Partnership Applicants (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Jax State will waive the application fee for students applying through one of our business partnerships . Employment verification is required.

International Applicants (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Jax State will waive the application fee for international students applying through one of our approved recruitment agents . Please contact your agency for your code. Deadlines apply. View fee waiver deadlines.

First-Time Graduate

The Graduate School offers a fee waiver code on the 1st day of each month. Students should contact graduate@jsu.edu for more information.

More ways to have your application fee waived

Questions about fee waivers should be directed to the below offices based on your student type