Fee Waiver FAQ

Scholars' Day

Saturday, November 9

How do I get my $50 application fee waiver?

Easy! Check in to Scholars’ Day, attend the sessions that interest you and indicate that you qualify for a fee waiver when completing your admission application through Common App. Note: ApplyTexas does not require you to indicate you qualify for a fee wavier.

Submitting through Common App (Freshman)

  • In the Common App portal, navigate to your UT Dallas application under My Colleges.
  • Click on the ‘Questions’ tab and expand the ‘General’ section.
  • Locate the question, “Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?”
  • From the drop-down menu, select “Will Attend Prospective Student Event.”
  • Complete and submit your UT Dallas application.

Students Submitting through ApplyTexas (Freshmen, Transfer)

  • Complete and submit your application to UTD.
  • An applicant who submits their application by the listed date below will qualify for a $50 fee wavier, no further action is required.

Dates for Submitting a Fee Waiver

  • High school seniors and transfer students must select the request for a fee waiver (if applying through Common App) and submit their application by Sunday, November 10, 2024.
  • High school juniors must select the request for a fee waiver (if applying through Common App) and submit their application between July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025.

Additional questions?

For questions regarding Scholars’ Day, please email admissionevents@utdallas.edu.

For questions regarding admissions, please email admission@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-2270.

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