The University of Northern Colorado is waiving application fees for undergraduate applicants during Colorado’s fifth annual Free Application Day$, Oct. 18-20, 2022. While the statewide initiative applies to Colorado residents only, the fee waiver at UNC is extended to all first-time freshmen, transfer students, returning students and applicants seeking a second bachelor’s degree.
“If you’re interested in attending UNC, there’s no better time to apply, but don’t wait,” said UNC’s Director of Admissions, Erika Pepmeyer. “Start filing out your application now using FREEAPPDAYCO so you can submit it during the three-day period.”
Colorado Free App Day$ is a statewide initiative from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), in partnership with Colorado colleges and universities. It was designed to inspire more Coloradans to continue their education so there are more people across the state who enter the workforce with a degree or competitive skills. According to CDHE, just over half of the state’s 2020 high school graduates went on to a college, university or certificate program, while nearly 75% of Colorado jobs require a postsecondary credential.
Also occurring during Free Application Day$ is UNC’s ¡Adelante! on Oct. 18. This free community event is a new initiative at UNC, delivered in both English and Spanish. It is designed to support Hispanic and/or Latinx-identifying students and their families by providing information on topics such as factors to consider when searching for a college, how to apply for admission and financial aid and how to pay for college. Everyone is welcome at the event, regardless of whether they are interested in attending UNC or another institution or even if they are still uncertain about attending college.
Register for ¡Adelante!
¡Adelante! will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at UNC’s Campus Commons (1051 22nd St., Greeley). Registration for the event is required. Parking and dinner are free. All families and community members are welcome.
How to apply to UNC for free
To take advantage of UNC’s free application, submit a completed admissions application between Oct. 18-20, and follow UNC’s process below.
Applicants must answer the following questions on UNC’s Bear App in the “Fee Waiver” section or on the Common Application’s “Member Questions” section.
- Do you have a University of Northern Colorado app fee waiver code:
Answer: Yes, I will enter a waiver code.
- Enter a valid University of Northern Colorado fee waive code.
Answer: FREEAPPDAYCO
More information about both programs is available online at www.unco.edu.