What is the application fee? Is it possible to get an application fee waiver? There is no application fee for master’s programs for the 2024 application cycle. The $90 nonrefundable application fee is required when you apply for a PhD. You can pay the fee electronically within your application. Application fee waivers are available. In order to have your application fee waived you must start an application and complete the Fee Waiver Request Form, which is linked to from your online application on the instructions page of the application. If approved, you will be notified directly.