Alabama Launches Free College Application Week

High school students can apply to colleges without fees from February 24-28.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The state of Alabama is offering a free college application week from February 24 to February 28, allowing high school students to apply to colleges across the state without having to pay any application fees.

Why it matters

This initiative aims to make the college application process more accessible and affordable for Alabama students, encouraging more of them to pursue higher education opportunities.

The details

The free college application week is a statewide program organized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. During this time, high school students can apply to any public or private college or university in Alabama without having to pay the typical application fees, which can range from $30 to $60 or more per school.

  • The free college application week runs from February 24 to February 28, 2026.

The players

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

The state agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing public higher education in Alabama.

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What’s next

After the free application week, high school students will need to submit any remaining application materials, such as transcripts and test scores, to the colleges they applied to in order to be considered for admission.

The takeaway

This free college application week is an important initiative that can help make the path to higher education more accessible for Alabama students, removing a key financial barrier in the application process.