<p>It depends on the fee waiver. </p>
<p>Yes, there is a difference between the fee waivers used to attract high stat kids and the ACT/College board/NACAC/ EOP fee waivers that are given to low income/high need students.</p>
<p>However, since most schools are need blind to US citizens/Perm residents/ eligible non-residents, using a fee waiver pretty much is not going to make a difference in the admissions process. Op should keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of schools in the country do not meet 100% demonstrated need. Since money is really going to be an issue, OP should make sure that s/he does have some financially feasible options in the mix.</p>