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Student perks and application resources
Explore student offers, schools with no application fee, and fee-waiver opportunities. Read the eligibility and terms, then apply directly through the official source.
15 student offers · 14 school listings · 16 fee-waiver listings
Content migrated October 2, 2026. The original resource was last updated September 30, 2026; individual verification dates are preserved below. Offers, prices, and deadlines may change. Check the provider or university page before claiming or applying.
Student offers
AI & studying
ChatGPT
4 months of Plus free
Get ChatGPT Plus for research, writing and everyday study support.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible full-time and part-time students at U.S. colleges and graduate schools. Verify with SheerID.
Terms: Claim by October 31, 2026. A payment method is required. The subscription renews at $20/month. App Store and Google Play subscriptions are not eligible while store-billed.
AI & studying
Google AI Pro
1 year at no cost
Use premium Gemini features for coursework and research, with additional cloud storage.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible U.S. college students aged 18+. Student verification is required; availability varies by region.
Terms: U.S. offer: redeem by December 31, 2026. A payment method is required. The subscription renews at $19.99/month unless cancelled.
Coding & building
GitHub Student Developer Pack
Developer tools for students
Access GitHub Pro and a collection of student offers for coding, cloud services, domains and learning.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Verified students enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course. Each partner may have additional requirements.
Terms: Individual benefits have their own limits and expiry dates. Check the Pack for the current selection.
Productivity
Microsoft student benefits
50% off Microsoft 365 Personal
The U.S. student plan is $4.99/month, with Office apps, Microsoft Copilot features and 1 TB of cloud storage.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible college students. Sign in with a personal Microsoft account, then verify using school details.
Terms: This is a paid subscription. Payment information is required; student eligibility and regional pricing apply.
Creating & editing
Apple Creator Studio
1 month free, then $2.99/month
Create with Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and more. Education pricing is also available at $29.99/year.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible college students and educators. Verify your status when choosing the education plan in a supported app.
Terms: U.S. education pricing. The subscription renews after the trial; app features and device compatibility vary.
Organization
Notion Education Plus
Free Plus plan
Organize class notes, research, assignments and projects with unlimited uploads and 30-day page history.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Individual students and educators at accredited colleges and universities. A recognized school email must be the primary email on a one-member workspace.
Terms: Verify with your school email every year. If you can no longer verify, the workspace moves to Notion's Free plan.
Design & prototyping
Figma for Education
Free for verified students
Design interfaces, build interactive prototypes, collaborate in FigJam and create portfolio projects.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Students and faculty at qualifying higher-education institutions. Create an account and complete Figma's education verification.
Terms: Access depends on continued education eligibility and Figma's current education-plan terms.
Creative software
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
71% student discount
Get more than 20 creative apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat and Adobe Firefly features.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible students aged 13+ enrolled in a qualifying school, college, university, homeschool or alternative education program.
Terms: U.S. price: $19.99/month for the first year, then $39.99/month. Annual commitment, billed monthly. Check regional pricing and cancellation terms before subscribing.
Engineering & 3D
Autodesk Education Plan
1 year of free access
Use eligible Autodesk software and services for coursework, learning and academic research.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible students and educators at qualified educational institutions. Autodesk verifies student or faculty status.
Terms: Single-user access is renewable annually while eligible. Education licenses cannot be used for commercial, professional or other for-profit work.
Data analytics
Tableau for Students
Free analytics tools
Learn data visualization with Tableau Desktop Public Edition and Tableau Prep, plus student learning resources.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Students learning data analytics and visualization. Sign up for Tableau Public to access the current student download path.
Terms: The current student offering is for learning and is not for commercial use. Work published through Tableau Public is public, so do not upload private or restricted data.
Video & music
YouTube Premium Student
1 month free, then $8.99/month
Watch YouTube without ads, download videos for offline viewing and use YouTube Music Premium.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible students at approved higher-education institutions. Student status is verified through SheerID.
Terms: U.S. student pricing for eligible new subscribers. Reverification is required each year, and availability and pricing can vary by country.
Music & streaming
Apple Music Student
1 month free, then $6.99/month
Get the full Apple Music catalog, offline listening and access to Apple TV at no extra cost for a limited time.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Verified students enrolled in a degree-granting college or university. A valid payment method and student verification are required.
Terms: U.S. price for new subscribers. Student pricing can continue for up to 48 months with annual reverification. Apple Music and Apple TV availability varies by country.
Music & TV
Spotify Premium Student + Hulu
1 month free, then $6.99/month
Listen to Spotify Premium without ad interruptions and activate the included Hulu plan with ads.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Students aged 18+ at eligible U.S. Title IV accredited colleges or universities. Enrollment is verified through SheerID.
Terms: The trial is for eligible users who have not tried Premium before. Reverify every 12 months for up to four years. Hulu eligibility and account restrictions apply.
Shopping & streaming
Amazon Prime for Young Adults
6 months free, then $7.49/month
Get Prime delivery, Prime Video and other membership benefits at half the regular monthly price after the trial.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: U.S. customers aged 18–24 or verified higher-education students may qualify. Amazon may request age or enrollment verification.
Terms: After the six-month trial, the membership renews at $7.49/month unless cancelled. Eligibility, benefits and pricing can change.
Devices & electronics
Samsung Education Offers
Up to 30% off select products
Access education pricing on eligible phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs, wearables and other Samsung products.
Eligibility and subscription terms
Who qualifies: Eligible U.S. students and educators. Sign in to a Samsung account and verify your education status when requested.
Terms: Savings vary by product and can be combined with some public or seasonal offers. Purchase limits and Samsung Offer Program terms apply.
Schools with no application fee
These listings describe the degree levels and application routes covered by each school's policy. A free undergraduate application does not necessarily mean graduate applications are free.
Both: undergraduate + graduate · New Mexico, United States
Eastern New Mexico University
$0 application fee
ENMU's international application is free for bachelor's, associate and master's applicants applying to the Portales campus.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: International applicants at either level. A separate paid credential evaluation may be required for academic records issued outside the U.S.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your program and intended term
Both: undergraduate + graduate · Missouri, United States
Saint Louis University
$0 through SLU's portal
SLU does not charge a fee for its undergraduate application or applications submitted through its own graduate portal.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: Undergraduate and graduate applicants, including international students. A centralized service such as SOPHAS or CSDCAS may charge its own fee for certain graduate programs.
Deadline: Deadlines vary by level, program and intake
Both: undergraduate + selected graduate · Louisiana, United States
Tulane University
$0 application fee
Tulane charges no fee for undergraduate applications. Its School of Science and Engineering also charges no fee for PhD, MS and graduate certificate applications.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: Undergraduate applicants and graduate applicants to Tulane's School of Science and Engineering. Other graduate schools may have different fees.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your admission plan or graduate program
Graduate only · New York, United States
Clarkson University
$0 application fee
Clarkson's Graduate School says its online application has no application fee.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: Domestic and international applicants to participating master's, doctoral and graduate certificate programs. Supporting materials vary by program.
Deadline: Confirm your program's deadline before applying
Undergraduate only · Kentucky, United States
Berea College
$0 application fee
Berea's international undergraduate application is free, and admitted international students receive substantial financial support.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: International first-year applicants who complete Berea's academic, testing and financial-document requirements.
Deadline: International deadline: November 30, 2026
Undergraduate only · Maine, United States
Colby College
$0 application fee
Colby charges no application fee and does not require an additional writing supplement.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: First-year applicants, including international students. Financial-aid forms have their own deadlines.
Deadline: Early Decision I: November 15; Regular Decision: January 4
Undergraduate only · Virginia, United States
Eastern Mennonite University
$0 application fee
EMU tells international undergraduate students to submit its free application.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: International first-year and transfer applicants. Non-U.S. college transcripts may need a paid NACES evaluation.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your intended term
Undergraduate only · Wisconsin, United States
Marquette University
$0 application fee
Marquette charges no application fee for undergraduate applicants.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: First-year and transfer undergraduate applicants. Graduate applicants normally pay a fee unless they qualify for a waiver.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your applicant type and term
Undergraduate only · Ohio, United States
Denison University
$0 application fee
Denison charges no admission application fee and does not require a supplemental essay.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: First-year and transfer applicants, including international students. Financial-aid requirements are separate.
Deadline: Early Decision I: November 15; Regular Decision: January 15
Undergraduate only · Iowa, United States
Grinnell College
$0 application fee
Grinnell charges no application fee through the Common Application and requires no admission supplement.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: First-year and transfer applicants, including international students. International financial-aid forms must be submitted on time.
Deadline: Check the current first-year or transfer deadline
Undergraduate only · Maine, United States
Bates College
$0 application fee
Bates accepts undergraduate applications without an application fee.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: All prospective first-year and transfer applicants, including international students. Admission and financial-aid materials have separate requirements.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your admission plan
Undergraduate only · Ohio, United States
Kenyon College
$0 application fee
Kenyon's official application page states that there is no application fee.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: First-year and transfer undergraduate applicants. International applicants should also review Kenyon's financial-aid and English-proficiency requirements.
Deadline: Check the current first-year or transfer deadline
Undergraduate only · Ohio, United States
University of Dayton
$0 for U.S. applicants
The undergraduate application is free through the Common App or University of Dayton application for U.S. applicants.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: Domestic first-year undergraduate applicants. International undergraduate applicants are currently charged a separate $50 application fee.
Deadline: Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: February 1
Undergraduate only · Massachusetts, United States
Smith College
$0 application fee
Smith states that there is no fee to apply for undergraduate admission.
Eligibility and deadline
Who qualifies: Eligible first-year and transfer applicants, including international applicants. Smith is a women's college; review its current eligibility policy before applying.
Deadline: Check the deadline for your admission plan
Application fee waivers and events
Event-based waivers may require live attendance or additional steps. Use a code only when you meet the university's eligibility conditions.
USA · Undergraduate
Lehigh University
International undergraduate application fee waiver
Application fee: Waived for eligible applicants
Published waiver code: INTLwaiver2027
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Non-U.S. citizens whose family cannot contribute more than $10,000 per year toward college costs and for whom the application fee is a financial hardship.
Waiver type: Application fee waiver
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
Use the code in the Common Application or Coalition Application with Scoir only if you meet all three eligibility conditions.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Undergraduate
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
$0 undergraduate application
Application fee: $0
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
All first-year and transfer undergraduate applicants using Common App, ApplyTexas or the Coalition Application.
Waiver type: No application fee
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
No waiver code is required.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / PhD / Graduate
Purdue University Northwest
Graduate Programs Showcases
Application fee: Current graduate fee waived
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
First-time graduate applicants who attend a qualifying in-person or virtual Graduate Programs Showcase.
Waiver type: Webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: 2026-09-30
Ends: 2026-11-20
Event dates: ['September 30, 2026 · 3:00-6:00 PM · In person', 'October 15, 2026 · 12:00-1:00 PM · Virtual/Zoom', 'November 20, 2026 · 5:00-6:00 PM · Virtual/Zoom']
Attend the qualifying showcase. The official page states that first-time applicants who attend receive a fee waiver.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / PhD / Graduate
George Washington University · CCAS
2026 Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Application fee: Waived for qualifying attendees
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective applicants to 90+ graduate degree and certificate programs within the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Attend at least one session and submit a complete application by the program deadline.
Waiver type: Webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: Full CCAS application fee
Starts: 2026-10-19
Ends: 2026-10-30
Event dates: ['October 19-30, 2026 · Virtual']
CCAS describes the Open House as its application-fee-waiver opportunity for graduate programs.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / Graduate
University of Rochester · Simon Business School
Full-Time MS live virtual-session waiver
Application fee: $90
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Full-Time MS applicants who attend a qualifying live Simon virtual session.
Waiver type: Webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: $90
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
A recording does not qualify by itself. Use the current events page to find the next live session.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Undergraduate
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
New York State Free Application Month
Application fee: $0 during promotion (normally $65)
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
New York State residents applying through the Common App or RIT application.
Waiver type: Free application period
Amount saved: $65
Starts: 2026-10-01
Ends: 2026-10-31
In the Common App, select 'NYS Higher Ed Application Month' in the RIT section. Eligible RIT-application users can submit without payment.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Undergraduate
Clark University
$0 undergraduate application
Application fee: $0
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
First-year applicants using the Common Application or Coalition Application with Scoir.
Waiver type: No application fee
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
Neither application has a fee. No waiver code is required.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / Graduate
Clark University
Graduate webinar fee waiver
Application fee: $75
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective graduate students who join a qualifying Clark graduate webinar in the university's webinar series.
Waiver type: Webinar fee waiver
Amount saved: $75
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / PhD / Graduate
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Graduate financial-hardship fee-waiver request
Application fee: $90
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Graduate applicants for whom the application fee presents financial hardship. Approval is not automatic.
Waiver type: Request-based fee waiver
Amount saved: $90 if approved
Starts: Not time-limited
Ends: Not time-limited
For on-campus programs, contact Graduate Enrollment Management and Admissions and include your program and semester. For online programs, contact Tandon Digital Learning.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
USA · Master's / Graduate
Babson College
Graduate Virtual Open House fee waiver
Application fee: Up to $100
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective graduate applicants who have not yet applied and attend the October 14 virtual Graduate Open House.
Waiver type: Live webinar fee waiver
Amount saved: Up to $100
Starts: 2026-10-14
Ends: 2026-10-14
Event dates: ['October 14, 2026 · Virtual Graduate Open House']
Babson says eligible attendees who have not yet applied receive the waiver after the event concludes.
Source verification date: September 30, 2026
USA · Undergraduate / Transfer
University of Massachusetts Boston
Online Transfer Application Workshop waiver
Application fee: Waived for attendees
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective undergraduate transfer students who attend the live online application workshop.
Waiver type: Live webinar fee waiver
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: 2026-10-19
Ends: 2026-10-19
Event dates: ['October 19, 2026 · 6:00-7:00 PM ET · Online']
The official registration page states that all attendees receive an application fee waiver.
Source verification date: September 30, 2026
USA · Master's / PhD / Graduate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Graduate admissions event fee waiver
Application fee: Waived for event attendees
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective graduate applicants who attend a qualifying Stevens Graduate Admissions event, whether online or on campus.
Waiver type: Webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: Full application fee
Starts: 2026-10-08
Ends: 2026-10-14
Event dates: ['October 8, 2026 · Graduate Open House · On campus', 'October 14, 2026 · Graduate Open House for Stevens undergraduates · On campus']
Stevens states that all Graduate Admissions event attendees receive an application fee waiver. Confirm the audience listed for each event before registering.
Source verification date: September 30, 2026
USA · MBA / Master's / Graduate
Drexel University · LeBow College of Business
Graduate enrollment event fee waiver
Application fee: Waiver code for qualifying events
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective LeBow MBA and specialized MS applicants who attend an event specifically marked as fee-waiver eligible.
Waiver type: Live webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: Full application fee for a qualifying event
Starts: 2026-10-28
Ends: 2026-12-16
Event dates: ['October 28, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 AM ET · MBA virtual session', 'November 5, 2026 · 6:00-7:00 PM ET · Graduate Open House, in person', 'December 16, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 AM ET · Virtual application workshop']
LeBow says attendance at most graduate enrollment events qualifies for a waiver code. Confirm that the specific event is marked eligible before relying on the waiver; PhD programs may be excluded.
Source verification date: September 30, 2026
Past fee-waiver offers
The listed periods below have ended. They are retained for reference and are not presented as current offers.
Listed period ended · USA · Undergraduate
Tennessee Tech University
September free application month
Application fee: $0 during promotion (normally $25)
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Domestic prospective freshmen and transfer students applying for the 2027-28 academic year.
Waiver type: Free application period
Amount saved: $25
Starts: 2026-09-01
Ends: 2026-09-30
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
Listed period ended · USA · Undergraduate
Purdue University Northwest
College GO! application fee waiver
Application fee: $0 during promotion (normally $25)
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Incoming first-year students applying during Indiana's College GO! initiative.
Waiver type: Free application period
Amount saved: $25
Starts: 2026-09-01
Ends: 2026-09-30
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
Listed period ended · USA · Master's / Graduate
Georgia State University · Robinson College of Business
MS in Finance live program webinar
Application fee: $50 for standard graduate applications
Eligibility, dates, and waiver steps
Prospective MBA and Specialized Master's applicants who attend a qualifying live Robinson event. Instructions are provided during the event.
Waiver type: Webinar or event fee waiver
Amount saved: $50 for a qualifying event
Starts: 2026-09-25
Ends: 2026-09-25
Event dates: ['September 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM-12:00 PM · Online']
Virtual office hours and on-demand webinars do not qualify. Other qualifying Robinson events are listed separately on the official portal.
Source verification date: September 22, 2026
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