College applications can cost anywhere from $30 to $75 depending on the university. Some schools in Alabama want to help students carry that burden.

Next week, November 4-8, is College Application Week in Alabama. Schools all over the state are waiving their application fees to encourage prospective students to apply. Scroll down for the full list of participating schools and links to the applications. Some schools require a promotion code and it will be included below as well.

Applying for college can be a “balancing act,” said Kathleen Stallingss, director of undergraduate admissions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, but the most important thing to remember is staying organized and on track with deadlines. One of the most common mistakes students make, she said, is missing a deadline or using the wrong university name in another application.

“Proofread, proofread, proofread,” Stallings said. Knowing each university’s expectations can pay off highly in the long run. For example, some universities require you submit your standardized test scores through the testing company and others will take scores from the student. Reading directions carefully and moving forward with intention can make the application process clearer, she said.

If there are mistakes, don’t freak out, Stallings said. She recommends contacting the admissions office to let them know you’ve had a mishap. “We are here to help.”

Here is the list of participating schools:

Alabama A&M University

Alabama State University

Auburn University: ALCAC2019

Auburn University at Montgomery

Faulkner University

Fortis College: Application fee is packaged into students financial aid

Huntingdon College

Jacksonville State University: JAX2020

Judson College

Marion Military Institute

Miles College

Selma University

Spring Hill College

Stillman College

Talladega College

The University of Alabama: https://adm.ua.edu/register/free_app_week_2019

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Troy University

Tuskegee University

University of Mobile

University of Montevallo

University of South Alabama

University of West Alabama

For more universities participating outside of the state of Alabama, click here.