To request a fee waiver, simply complete this form. You will not need a counselor signature for us to approve this request. When you submit your Common Application, please select the fee waiver option. It may take up to 14 days after you submit your application for the fee waiver confirmation to appear on your applicant portal checklist in MyCarolina.
If you have already paid your application fee, live in a FEMA designated county, and you have experienced financial difficulties because of Hurricane Helene, you may request an application fee refund. Please complete this form, and we will process your refund. It may take up to 2-3 weeks for the refund to appear on your credit card.