Colleges in Virginia and Georgia waive application fees for seniors

High school seniors in Virginia and Georgia can benefit from upcoming application fee waivers at various higher education institutions.

In Virginia, the University of Mary Washington is participating in Virginia College Application Weeks from October 19 to October 30, 2026. During this period, students can apply for free via the Common App using the code VCAW. This statewide initiative is a collaboration between the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, various colleges and universities, and the nonprofit ECMC.

In Georgia, more than 60 colleges and universities will waive application fees throughout November 2026 as part of the Apply to College Month initiative. Organized by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the program includes institutions within the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and several private schools. Participating institutions include Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and various historically Black colleges and universities, such as Savannah State University. There is no limit on the number of participating schools a student may apply to during this monthlong promotion.