Study in USA: California State University Application Fees Waiver 2025

California State University provides application fee waivers to students who have resided in California for one year or to non-U.S. citizens eligible for AB540 non-resident tuition.

Concerning California State University

The California State Institution is the largest four-year public institution in the United States, offering chances for upward mobility to a diverse student body throughout the state and enabling them to assume leadership roles in the evolving workforce.

California State University Application Fee Waiver Process

Upon applying for admission to CSU via Cal State Apply, you are automatically evaluated for an application fee waiver based on the information provided in the application.

A “Check My Fee Waiver Status” option will be available on the Submit Application tab to ascertain your eligibility for an application fee waiver.

California State University Criteria for  for Fee Waivers

Eligibility for the application fee waiver requires that you meet the following criteria:

• Firstly, a resident of California for over one year
• Secondly, a U.S. citizen or an individual without lawful immigration status who meets the criteria for an AB540 non-resident tuition exemption
• Thirdly, eligible applicants for the application fee waiver may submit applications to a maximum of four CSU campuses per application term (i.e., fall and spring).
• However, approved waivers are non-transferable to any future or past application periods.

Mistakes to Avoid

Note that the subsequent prevalent mistakes may result in an eligible applicant being denied an application fee waiver:

• Firstly, if you declare yourself as a dependent candidate with a household size of one
• Secondly, if you choose “none” in response to “Which U.S. state/possession do you consider your permanent residence?”
• Applicants who inaccurately misrepresent any of the aforementioned issues will not receive a waiver for the application fee.
• The CSU does not recognize College Board fee waivers or any other external waiver documentation.

Appeals for Application Fee Waivers

If you or your family have undergone a substantial alteration in income, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver appeal. Fee waiver appeals are managed by the respective California State University campuses. You must submit the form to each school in which you wish to apply. The campus will assess your eligibility and provide further steps in the process.

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