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Apple Developer Program Fee Waiver
No general startup or student discount exists; the standard $99/year fee applies to everyone except a narrow fee-waiver for verified nonprofits, accredited schools, and government entities.
$99/year waived (nonprofits/edu/gov only)
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✓Verified Sep 27, 2026
What you get
Fee waiver requires legal nonprofit/education/government status and prohibits selling paid apps or in-app purchases under those terms - not applicable to most startups.
Eligibility
A nonprofit, accredited educational institution or government entity recognised in its region; a legal entity, not an individual or sole proprietor; has not signed the Paid Applications Agreement.
- A nonprofit, accredited educational institution or government entity recognised in its region
- A legal entity, not an individual or sole proprietor
- Has not signed the Paid Applications Agreement
- Does not sell digital goods or services through its apps
Exclusions
- Commercial companies; no refunds for fees already paid.
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