HOUSTON — Rice University’s Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is offering an application fee waiver for doctoral programs for the Fall 2025 admission term to eligible domestic and international students.
This initiative aims to increase accessibility to higher education and support aspiring scholars worldwide.
The application fee waiver will be available from Oct. 14 to Nov. 1, 2024, or until all waivers are issued.
According to the university, interested students can request the waiver through the provided link during this period.
NB: The waiver does not apply to programs within the Jones School of Business.
To qualify for the waiver, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Submit a completed application by Nov. 27 at 10:59 p.m. CST. If the application is not submitted by this deadline, the fee will be required.
- Submit any required test scores (such as GRE, TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS) by the application deadline, even if they are submitted after the Nov. 27 cutoff.
- Fulfill the admissions requirements set by Rice University and any additional criteria specified by the program of application.
Prospective students interested in the fee waiver must request it via (Waiver Form) by Nov. 1 and complete their Ph.D. application by Nov. 27.
What if I submit my application before Oct. 14?
According to the university, if you submit your application for graduate study before Oct. 14 but wish to participate in Fee Waiver Weeks, you can.
Simply complete the fee waiver weeks form when it opens, and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. You will be considered for a waiver if you meet eligibility requirements and have completed the form before all waivers have been distributed.
Can I use this waiver for a master’s program?
No, this waiver is only for doctoral programs.
How do I get my waiver code?
Please note that there is no code that you need to enter on your application; your waiver will be tied to the email address you use for your application. If you already have an application in progress with Rice, please use specify that email address on the form below.
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