• Fee Waiver Eligibility Requirements and Regulations

    What is a fee waiver? There are two types of fee waivers; SAT/ACT exam registration fee waivers and college application fee waivers.

    Fee Waiver requests will be processed within 3 business days. Be mindful of registration deadlines when making your request and leave plenty of time for processing. When your waiver is approved you will receive email notification and the code needed.

    How do I know if I am eligible for a fee waiver? To be eligible for fee waivers (exam registration or college application), the student must be enrolled in the FBISD free and reduced lunch (FRL) program. Free or reduced lunch program applications are available online through School Café. 

    Note: Not all colleges accept application fee waivers. Check with the college where you are applying to be sure.

    College Application Fee Waiver

    ACT

    • You must either have taken the ACT with a fee waiver or qualify for free and reduced lunch to receive a college application fee waiver.
    • Students may use a maximum of FOUR application fee waivers.
    • You must submit  your application to the college first before requesting a college application fee waiver.
    • Note: not all colleges accept application fee waivers. Click HERE for more information. 

    SAT 

    • If you took the SAT with a fee wavier you qualify for four application fee waivers.
    • These waivers will need to be requested from your account
    • Students may use a maximum of FOUR application fee waivers.
    • You must submit your application to the college first then print your application waiver from the college board site and mail it to the admissions office of your institution. 
    • SAT College Application Fee Waiver FAQ

    To sign up for the SAT test or to find your fee waivers, go to: https://www.collegeboard.org/

    NACAC Fee Waiver Form

    Many colleges accept this alternate Fee Waiver request form.  If you have not taken the SAT or ACT exam, but you are otherwise eligible for a fee waiver, check with your college to ensure they accept this form, and then visit with your CCR Advisor to obtain this form.