FreeApp
FreeApp is designed to increase access to graduate education for students who possess qualities and experiences that enhance the diversity of the intellectual, cultural, and social environments at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. Through this program, prospective students can request a graduate application fee waiver for Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts programs at any of the participating universities.
Students Eligible to Participate
Applicants participating in the Big Ten Academic Alliance FreeApp must meet the following criteria:
- Be awarded a bachelor's degree by the August preceding enrollment in the graduate program
- Apply for admission to a Ph.D. program or Master of Fine Arts program
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
- Have a serious intent to pursue an academic and/or research career
Interested students may register on-line at www.btaa.org/students/freeapp/introduction.
For additional information about the Graduate College Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office contact them at GradDiversity@illinois.edu.
