SOPHAS Fees and Fee Waivers
Fees
Fee Assistance Program
Qualification Requirements
There are two types of fee waivers applicants can qualify for:
- Financial-based
- Service/International-based
You can only apply for one type of fee waiver per cycle. Additionally, you must request a fee waiver before you submit your application. Requests received after an application has been submitted will not be honored.
If you are approved for a fee waiver, you are required to submit your application within 14 days (including holidays and weekends). Extensions will not be granted; failure to submit your application on time will void your fee waiver and you will not be allowed to reapply for a waiver.
Financial-based Fee Waiver
Low Income Levels for 2024-2025 Cycle Awards*
Service-Based/International-Based Fee Waivers
Service-Based
To qualify for a service-based fee waiver, you must have participated in one of the eligible service-based organizations:
- AmeriCorps
- Active or Veteran Military Service Member
- Gates Millennium Scholar
- Leadership Alliance
- McNair Scholar
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Vietnam Education Foundation
Click on the organizations above to download the fee waiver form. Complete the form, and if necessary, also have a certifying officer or program administrator complete their section on the form. Then, upload it to Fee Waiver Form section of the application.
International-based Fee Waiver
To qualify for an international-based fee waiver, you must be a citizen and currently reside in one of the countries on the United Nations Least Developed Countries List below.
Download and complete the International-based fee waiver form. Then, upload it to the Fee Waiver Form section of the application. You can also request a coupon for $80 off your WES evaluation in the form. Note that the $80 credit is only valid for your initial WES evaluation order. Once your order is placed, no refunds are possible.
United Nations Least Developed Countries List
Applying for a Fee Waiver
Determine when to apply for your waiver. |
Keep in mind that fee waivers are limited and only valid for 14 days (including holidays and weekends) from the time you are approved. Be ready to submit your application if you are approved. |
Start your application. |
You must have an account to apply for a fee waiver. Fee assistance applications are not accepted by mail or email. |
Complete and submit your fee assistance application. |
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Await notification. |
Once you submit your fee waiver request, it can take up to 10 business days to process. The status of your request will be sent to both your email address and your application inbox. While your fee waiver request is pending, you are unable to submit your application. To submit your application and forfeit your waiver request, return to the Fee Assistance Program section and click Cancel Request. Once you submit your application, you are ineligible to apply for another fee waiver. |
Submit your application and pay any remaining balance. |
If you are approved, the waiver amount of $150 will be automatically deducted from your total fees, and you are responsible for any remaining balance. Contact customer service immediately if you do not see the waiver amount deducted. Remember to submit your application within 14 days of your approval (including holidays and weekends). Outstanding transcripts, recommendations, and/or test scores do not have to be received within this timeframe. |