No Fee November: More than 60 Georgia colleges waive application fees

Students can apply to participating colleges and universities across Georgia without paying an application fee through November 30.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students considering college have an opportunity to save money this month as more than 60 colleges and universities across Georgia waive their application fees through an initiative called No Fee November.

According to GA Futures, the program includes both public and private institutions across the state, giving prospective students an opportunity to explore multiple colleges without paying the typical application fees.

Several colleges and universities in Middle Georgia are participating, including Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, Georgia Military College, Fort Valley State University and Central Georgia Technical College.

Mercer University
Application Code: BETHEBEAR

Middle Georgia State University
Application Fee: Automatically Waived

Georgia Military College
Application Code: GMC2026

Fort Valley State University
Application Fee: Automatically Waived

Central Georgia Technical College
Application Code: NOVFREE27

Mark Fox, director of undergraduate admissions at Mercer University, says the savings can add up for students considering multiple institutions.

“If they apply anywhere from five to 10 schools they’re likely going to save a couple hundred dollars in application fees,” Fox said.

Fox says the application process gives students an opportunity to explore their options, determine where they are accepted, review scholarship and financial aid offers, and ultimately find the institution that best fits their needs.

At Fort Valley State University, officials say the initiative is about making college more accessible.

Aaliyah Wilkerson, interim executive director of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions at Fort Valley State, says eliminating application fees can help remove financial barriers that might otherwise prevent students from pursuing higher education.

The university is also making its application process simpler by not requiring students to submit an essay as part of the application process.

Wilkerson says there has been enthusiasm surrounding the initiative, particularly as students consider their college options ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

School officials also report seeing an increase in college applications and campus tour requests since the initiative began November 1.

No Fee November runs through November 30, 2026.

Students can visit GA Futures to find the complete list of participating colleges and universities and review individual application requirements and instructions.

For more information: Visit GA Futures.