Applicants to Brown University’s graduate programs who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who can demonstrate either financial need or participation in certain specialized programs listed on the fee waiver application may apply for an application fee waiver. Permanent Residents must provide proof of this status, such as a copy of their green card. Application fee waivers are not available for international applicants.
Application fee waiver requests must be filed separate from, and before, the application for admission. For programs with application deadlines on or before December 31, 2008, the fee-waiver application is due by November 14, 2008. For programs with application deadlines between January 1 and February 15, 2009, the deadline for fee waiver requests is December 12, 2008. Please allow sufficient time for the fee waiver application to reach the Graduate School as fee waiver requests will not be considered after the deadline dates. Once your fee waiver request is reviewed, you will be notified of a decision via email.
Note the following:
- Make certain that the email address listed on the form is correct, as we will not be responsible for messages that are “bounced back” for any reason.
- If your waiver is not approved, your application will not be processed without payment.
- If you send in payment in advance and are subsequently approved for a waiver, we are unable to refund your application fee.
- If you are applying to multiple programs, we will consider a fee waiver for one program only; each program requires a separate application.
APPLYING FOR A APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
Option 1: Program Participation
- To request a fee waiver based on program participation, complete the information in Section 1. Indicate the program with which you were affiliated, the year(s) of your affiliation, and any documentation (as applicable). Letters of admission to the program or a letter from your program director are acceptable forms of documentation.
Option 2: Financial Need
- To request a fee waiver based on financial need, complete Section 2 of the application form. In addition, submit any documentation that you believe will strengthen your petition. Acceptable forms of documentation are FASFA, a letter from college financial aid office, receipt of GRE fee waiver, or other forms that provide significant documentation of financial hardship. Do not send copies of your tax returns.
Mail the fee-waiver form with the supporting materials to:
Brown University Graduate School
Admissions Office – Fee Waiver Request
47 George Street, Box 1867
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
