Every Providence public school senior qualifies for an application fee waiver from Brown University. As part of the institution’s ongoing commitment to the city, Brown is waiving application fees for any public high school senior in Providence applying during the 2026-27 application cycle. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers for students, ensuring that the application fee is one less obstacle standing between them and Brown.

To claim your fee waiver, log in to your Common Application account at commonapp.org. handle to the “Brown Questions” section of your Brown application and select “Providence Student Fee Waiver.” Submit your application accordingly. If you need further guidance or assistance, refer to the FAQs or contact the admissions office at admission@brown.edu.

One student voice shares, “Your Brown experience can truly be whatever you want it to be. If you want the comfort and familiarity of home, you are close enough to visit family, see hometown friends, and enjoy the places you have always known. At the same time, if you want to feel like you are entering a completely new environment, Brown’s diverse and welcoming community makes it easy to do so.” Another student adds, “Being from Providence, we are uniquely poised to call this university our home. Applying and coming to Brown is not something to be afraid of, but rather a reclaiming of a resource that is ours to use.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) include:

• Who qualifies for this fee waiver? It applies to all first-year applicants who currently attend and will graduate from a public high school in Providence, RI.
• Are students who attend a public charter school eligible? Yes, as long as the public charter school is located in Providence.
• Why is Brown offering a fee waiver for Providence students? This initiative is part of Brown’s ongoing commitment to the greater Providence community, aiming to remove financial barriers for local students.
• How do I use the fee waiver? Log in to your Common Application account at commonapp.org, handle to the “Brown Questions” section, and select “Providence Student Fee Waiver.”
• What application types does this apply to? This fee waiver can be used for both Early Decision (deadline of November 1) and Regular Decision (deadline of January 5).
• What if I already submitted my application and paid the application fee? Brown will issue refunds for any first-year applicants who currently attend and will graduate from a public high school in Providence, RI. Follow the steps below to receive a refund:
• Complete the Brown University Supplier Registration Form. If any field doesn’t apply to you, enter “N/A.”
• Take a screenshot showing proof of your original application fee.
• Email admission@brown.edu with your completed form and payment screenshot attached.

For additional resources to explore Brown, visit the university’s website. Brown University encourages prospective students to connect with a student ambassador, explore areas of study, and learn more about financial aid and the Brown Promise. The application fee waiver is just one way Brown is fostering its connection with the Providence community.

Learn more about the application fee waiver.

News is prepared from public university announcements for general guidance. Policies change frequently; confirm current details with each university admissions office.