Paying your application fee is now part of the application creation process on ApplyBoard. Once you select your program and intake, you will be prompted to pay before your application is created and sent for review.
Is your application free? If your program has no application fee, you will not be prompted to pay at any point. Once you have created your application and selected an intake, your application will automatically move to your list of In Progress applications. No payment information will be collected.
Understanding Application Fees
Most schools require a fee to process your international application. ApplyBoard collects this on your behalf and handles the payment to the school directly.
Refunds: If your application is canceled before we submit it to the school, your fee is fully refunded.
Variable Costs: Fees are set by the institutions, not ApplyBoard. Some programs may have extra departmental fees—you can always see the full breakdown by clicking Show Details in your Application Cart.
ApplyBoard Fees: In some cases, a standard ApplyBoard fee may be added to your cart for specific applications.
Questions About Your Total?
Transparency is our priority. You can find a detailed breakdown on the ApplyBoard Fees page. If something doesn't look right, don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Support team via Live Chat on your dashboard.
How to Pay Your Application Fee
Payment now happens as part of creating your application — you do not need to return to your dashboard separately to pay. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Find and Start Your Application
Once you have decided which program you want to apply to, select Start application from the program card in Search or from your ApplyBoard Wishlist. You will be taken to your My Applications list.
Step 2: Add Your Personal Information
From your My Applications list, select Start application next to your chosen program. Complete your personal information — you can upload your passport to fill in your details automatically, or enter them manually. Once done, click Next.
Step 3: Select an Intake
Choose the intake you want to apply to. Each intake shows its current status (for example: filling fast, open, upcoming) and the application due date. If you want to add an English Language Pathway, toggle that option and select your preferred ESL institution.
Tip! If your application is free, you will not be prompted to pay at all. Your application will be created automatically and you will go straight to your document checklist. If a fee applies, click Next to proceed to the payment step.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Review your application details to confirm everything is correct. If you have a promotion code, enter it and click Apply. Then select your payment method and complete your billing information.
Once you have confirmed your information is correct, click Pay. ApplyBoard will create your application and you will receive a list of documents to upload before it can be submitted to the institution.
What Happens Next?
After payment, your application will move to the In Progress section of your dashboard. Visit the Requirements tab to see your personalized document checklist — your application cannot be reviewed until all mandatory documents have been submitted.
Once all documents are in place, ApplyBoard will review your file and submit it to your chosen institution. You will be notified when this happens.
Have you submitted your documents?
Remember, your application cannot be reviewed until all mandatory documents are uploaded. For help finding and submitting these files, check out our guide on Navigating Your Pending Application Requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each application fee is paid individually as part of the application creation process. If you are applying to multiple programs, you will complete the payment step separately for each one.
If your application is cancelled before ApplyBoard submits it to the institution, your application fee is fully refunded. If the application has already been submitted to the school, the fee is generally non-refundable. Contact our support team if you have questions about a specific situation.
Bank transfers take longer to process than card payments. Make sure you have uploaded your proof of payment after completing the transfer — without this, our finance team cannot verify your transaction. If you have uploaded proof and your application has not moved after a few business days, contact our support team via Live Chat.
For certain applications, a standard ApplyBoard service fee is added to your cart in addition to the institution's application fee. You can see a full breakdown of all fees before you pay. For more details, visit the ApplyBoard Fees page.