Georgia Colleges Waive Application Fees in March

More than 60 schools across the state are participating in the 'Find Your MATCH in March' initiative.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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High school seniors in Georgia can save money on college applications this month, as over 60 colleges and universities in the state are waiving application fees as part of the 'Find Your MATCH in March' initiative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Augusta University and Augusta Technical College are among the participating schools.

Why it matters

This initiative aims to make the college application process more accessible and affordable for Georgia high school seniors, encouraging them to apply to a wider range of schools and increasing their chances of finding the right college match.

The details

The application fee waivers are being offered through the 'Find Your MATCH in March' program from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Students can visit the commission's website to see the full list of participating schools and learn how to claim their fee waivers. At Augusta University, the fee will be automatically waived for first-year applicants using the common application, while at Augusta Technical College, applicants should use the code MARCH26.

  • The 'Find Your MATCH in March' initiative is taking place throughout March 2026.

The players

Georgia Student Finance Commission

The state agency that oversees financial aid and college access programs in Georgia.

Augusta University

A public research university located in Augusta, Georgia.

Augusta Technical College

A public technical college with multiple campuses in the Augusta, Georgia area.

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What’s next

Students interested in taking advantage of the application fee waivers should visit the Georgia Student Finance Commission website to learn more about the participating schools and how to claim the waivers.

The takeaway

This initiative by the Georgia Student Finance Commission aims to make the college application process more accessible and affordable for high school seniors in the state, potentially opening up more opportunities for them to find the right college match.