At Penn State Greater Allegheny, we offer opportunities to waive the $65 application fee for prospective students who visit our campus or meet with an admissions counselor at their high school, college, or at a collage fair. Follow these steps to apply for free:

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Visit Greater Allegheny campus

  • Register for a Campus Visit: Explore our vibrant campus by scheduling a visit or attending an admissions event. Visit our campus visits page to sign up.
  • Meet with an Admissions Counselor: If you can't visit campus, meet with an admissions counselor at your high school, college, or a college fair.

Step 2: Obtain Your High School Transcript

  • Request an unofficial transcript from your high school guidance office. You'll need this for the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System or STARS record section of your Penn State application.

Step 3: Fill Out Your Application

  • Complete your Penn State application through MyPennState or the  Common App. When prompted for payment, do not enter any credit card information or submit payment.

Step 4: Submit the Fee Waiver Request Form Below

  • Complete the fee waiver request form below. After submission, we'll process your fee waiver and notify you via email once it's approved. You can then finalize and submit your application.

    Please refrain from paying the application fee or entering payment information during the application process. Once payment is made, fee waivers cannot be processed or refunded.

Need More Information?

If you have questions or need more information before applying, here are some options:

Apply today and take advantage of the opportunity to join Penn State without the application fee.

Application Fee Waiver Request

Visit Information
Please provide the name of the event. If you met with us outside of an event, say "Campus Visit."
Meeting Information
Your MyPennState ID will look something like xyz1234
Please provide your Common App ID (CAID).
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