College Application Week is Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8, 2019. Thanks to College Application Week, high school students in Alabama can apply to college for free!
College Application Week is a part of Alabama Possible and the Alabama State Department of Education’s Alabama College Campaign, which encourages students across Alabama to pursue their education after high school.
Alabama high school seniors can apply to colleges for free during College Application Week. To apply to participating schools, visit the school’s website and locate their “Apply” page.
Please note that some schools require a promo code to waive the application fee. Schools that require a promo code are italicized below and highlighted in RED on this list.
Spread the word about College Application Week and tell your story about why applying to college is important to you using #WhyApply and #ALGoes2College. To learn more about the American College Application Campaign, click here.
Participating Alabama schools include:
Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
Athens State University
Auburn University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Faulkner University
Fortis College
Huntingdon College
Jacksonville State University
Judson College
Marion Military Institute
Miles College
Selma University
Spring Hill College
Stillman College
Talladega College
The University of Alabama
Troy University
Tuskegee University
University of Alabama in Birmingham
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Mobile
University of Montevallo
University of South Alabama
University of West Alabama
For a complete list of schools participating in Alabama College Application Week, click here.
In addition to applying to Alabama colleges for free November 4 – 8, students can apply to any Alabama community college for free at any time during the year. Learn more about community colleges in Alabama here.
Participating Alabama community colleges:
Bevill State Community College
Bishop State Community College
John C. Calhoun Community College
Central Alabama Community College
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College
J.F. Drake Community & Technical College
Enterprise State Community College
Gadsden State Community College
H. Council Trenholm State Community College
J.F. Ingram State Technical College
Jefferson State Community College
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Northeast Alabama Community College
George C. Wallace Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Reid State Technical College
Shelton State Community College
Snead State Community College
Southern Union State Community College
Wallace State Community College
George Corley Wallace State Community College
For schools outside Alabama that accept fee waivers, click here.
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Happy to see this
Troy promo code is saying expired
The promo codes are not yet active. They will become active on Monday, November 4.
How do we get the promo codes?
The promo codes are available through the link in the fourth paragraph of the above blog entry that starts “Please note”
What if there is no promo code listed but the application fee still shows up? On University of South Alabama Website right now
I just spoke with the office of admissions at USA. There IS a promo code USA. That code is ALCAC2019. I have just updated the excel sheet accordingly.
Thanks so much for letting us know!
It is on the first list, I just used it. In case you can’t find it, it’s ALCAC2019
What about transfer students from different states?
Hello! The fee waiver eligibility will vary from school to school. You would need to call each school’s office of admissions to ask.
What is the promo code for South Alabama?
ALCAC2019
This should help a lot students with little or no income
there are several schools that require a code that is not listed on the sheet such as South Alabama
I just spoke with the office of admissions at USA. There IS a promo code USA. That code is ALCAC2019. I have just updated the excel sheet accordingly.
Thanks so much for letting us know!
Is paper application the only way to do the one for Tuskegee? I haven’t had any luck downloading the application. I have been trying since this morning.
Yes, that is the only way to apply to Tuskegee without paying the application fee. The paper application can be found here: https://alabamapossible.box.com/s/7usu4zagtzgknruhnz8a2j4ihh9a1qj4
Where/when do you enter the promo code when applying to the university of alabama?
After completing the below form and receiving your promo code, you will enter your promo code when the application fee page comes up in the application process.
https://adm.ua.edu/register/free_app_week_2019?utm_source=Alabama%20Possible%20Press%20Release&utm_medium=Alabama%20Free%20App%20Week&utm_campaign=Free%20App%20Week%202019&utm_term=Fall%202020
Can you apply for free to UA if you are a high school student in North Carolina?
Hey, Diane! We are celebrating Free App week with our wonderful colleagues in Alabama for the entire University of Alabama. Our Undergrad, Distance Learning and Graduate schools are all accepting applications for free from November 4 through 10. Please go to this site and fill out the appropriate form. You will receive a unique code depending upon your information that you fill out: https://gobama.ua.edu/free-app/. Thank you so much and Roll Tide!
Is there a promo code for University of Alabama in Birmingham?
UAB does not require a promo code.
So will we still have to pay the 30.00 application fee? I just didn’t know if there was a way to get around that or not.
You will not have to pay the application fee for UAB. I just spoke with UAB’s office of admissions. On the fee payment page, you should just be able to click “next” or the equivalent. UAB’s office of admissions said they are happy to troubleshoot any issues with you. Their number is (205) 934-8221.
What is the code/how do you apply for Athens State University?
Hello! There is no application fee for Athens State and you do not need a promo code.
Is this only for Alabama high school students?
Alabama College Application Week is for Alabama high school students; whoever, some universities, including the University of Alabama, are waiving their application fee for all students.
Is there a code for Alabama State?
Hello! Thanks so much for reaching out. ASU does not require a promo code.
Alabama State University’s website is asking for payment saying it’s required online?
Hmmm. I’m not sure why it isn’t allowing you to apply without paying. We have not had that issue with any other applicants. I would recommend calling ASU’s office of admissions. They will be able to assist you. 334-229-4241
Is there a promo code for university of mobile
No promo code needed
Trying to apply to UM but it is prompting me to enter a CC for payment??
Hello! Unfortunately, the fee waivers expired as of November 8. You may be able to call UM’s office of admissions to ask for assistance troubleshooting.
Are all the code good till Nov. 10th
Unfortunately not. College Application Week ends at the end of the day today.
i submitted my application to university of mobile and it still said i had to pay a twenty five dollar fee.
Hello! Unfortunately the fee waivers expired on November 8. You may be able to work something out if you call their office of admissions.
Is the app free week open to only domestic students?
Hello! The application fee waiver varies by school; however, application week ended on November 8.