New students are required to submit a $20 nonrefundable application fee when applying to College of DuPage or submit documentation to qualify for the undergraduate application fee waiver.
Students meeting the requirements listed below can qualify for the $20 General Undergraduate Admission Application fee waiver. The application fee waiver must be requested before completing the Undergraduate General Admission Application. Students who pay the $20 application fee and then request an application fee waiver will not be reimbursed.
The $20 undergraduate admission application fee is waived for veterans or active military service personnel.
Contact Admissions and Outreach at (630) 942-2626 or email admissions@cod.edu for the military application fee waiver promotional code.
Applicants meeting the criteria below must submit required documentation to receive an application fee waiver. The document must have a valid date and the applicant’s name must be printed on the document.
Economic need for an application fee waiver is defined as follows:
Students working with Workforce Development Services can qualify for an application fee waiver. Applicants with a letter from the Illinois Department of Human Services (unemployment) or WorkNet DuPage may apply.
State the reason why the applicant should be eligible for a waiver if the reasons listed on this page are not applicable.
Email the Office of Admissions and Outreach with your request.
Admissions and Outreach
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2207
For more information, fill out the contact form.
The Admissions Office is operating during regular business hours:
Phone: (630) 942-2626
Walk-in appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for a 15-minute meeting. Students who need more time can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with their admission representative.
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