Departmental Application Fee Waiver

2026-2027 Application Cycle

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant is NOT eligible for The Graduate School's application fee waiver
Documented participation in one of the following programs:

Alumni and graduating students from Minority Serving Institutions (Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH), Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI), and/or a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI).)
AmeriCorps
Peace Corps
Gates Millennium Scholars
National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH)
Veterans: You are eligible if you are/were an active or reserve member of the United States military or naval forces, or a national guard member called to active duty, who served in active federal service, under either the Title 10 or Title 32 of the U.S. code, in a war or conflict fought on foreign soil or in international waters or in another location in support of those serving on foreign soil or in international waters, OR has received an honorable discharge.
Participation in a qualified event with a valid eligibility code.
Applicant is/was a participant (beneficiary) in a program not listed whose mission aligns with our access and equity goals (subject to approval on a case-by-case basis). The program should be aimed at promoting access to higher education for traditionally underrepresented/economically disadvantaged populations and development of skills/leadership of these groups in a field associated with social work (e.g. public service, leadership, etc.).

3. Complete submission of this form no later than 7 days prior to your MSW Program application deadline.

MSW App Fee Waiver