Coupon Code FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are coupon codes?

Coupon codes are application fee discounts you can use to incentivize applicants to apply. Coupon code values vary depending on each program's application fee. 

How do I purchase coupon codes?

The Indiana University Graduate CAS core team administers all coupon code requests. To request a batch of coupon codes, complete and submit the Indiana University Graduate CAS Coupon Code Request Form. Once submitted, a campus contact will reach out to you with instructions on next steps.

When will I receive my coupon codes?

You will receive your coupon codes via email within two business days from the date they were purchased. Contact the Indiana University Graduate CAS core team at gradcas@iu.edu for more information. 

How many coupon codes can I request?

You can request as many coupon codes as you'd like, at any point during the application cycle. We recommend that you purchase in small quantities and request additional codes as needed.

When do coupon codes expire?

  • 2024-2025 cycle: All Indiana University Graduate CAS coupon codes purchased in the 2024-2025 cycle expire on October 31, 2025. 
  • 2023-2024 cycle: All Indiana University Graduate CAS coupon codes purchased in the 2023-2024 cycle expire on November 1, 2024. 

Can applicants use coupon codes to apply to a different application cycle?

No, coupon codes are cycle-specific and can only be used in the cycle they were requested in. 

Can applicants use coupon codes to apply to another program?

No, coupon codes are program-specific and cannot be used for another program at another campus. 

Can an applicant share their coupon code with other applicants?

No, each coupon code is unique and can only be redeemed once. We recommend communicating with applicants that they should not share codes with other applicants. If an applicant does share a code with another applicant, they will not be able to use it themselves.

What information should I give to applicants when providing coupon codes?

When you offer an applicant a coupon code, share the following information with them:

  • Enter the coupon code(s) on the Indiana University Graduate CAS payment page.
  • Use the coupon code before the program's deadline date.
  • Do not share the coupon code with others, as it can only be redeemed once.
  • Apply the coupon code to the program that offered it.

More information is available in the Indiana University Graduate CAS Application Fees section of the Applicant Help Center. 

Can coupon codes be applied after an applicant submits and pays?

No, coupon codes cannot be redeemed after an application is submitted. No fee refunds can be issued for unused coupon codes.

Note that if the applicant misses your program deadline because they are waiting for your coupon, they must request a deadline extension from you; contact the Indiana University Graduate CAS core team for assistance.

How will my program know that the intended applicant used the coupon code?

Each quarter, departments will receive a list of applicants that used their coupon codes. Departments will be expected to pay the waiver fee for each coupon code used.