Criteria for ApplicantsNational Park Service (NPS) regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees for outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools and other bona fide academic institutions provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those purposes. Academic fee waivers are not granted automatically. Applicant groups must show they qualify for the waiver. There are three criteria the group must meet to qualify for an academic fee waiver: eligibility, educational purpose, and relevance of park resources or facilities. These criteria are detailed below: EligibilityApplicants must prove they are a bona fide academic institution by submitting one of the following:
Educational Purpose of the VisitApplicants must provide a written statement confirming that the visit supports a specific curriculum for which academic credit is offered. If the group is on a commercial tour, the applicant must state how the tour supports the curriculum. Relevance of Park Resources or FacilitiesApplicants must provide a written statement identifying the park resources and/or facilities that will be used to support the educational purpose of the visit, and how they are relevant to that purpose. How to ApplyIf you meet the criteria above, use the application at the bottom of the page and submit the following to the address below. Please allow two to three weeks for processing.
Grand Teton National Park Please be aware…
If your request is approved, you will receive an academic fee waiver. Each vehicle must present a copy of the approved fee waiver at the park entrance station. If your request is denied, you will receive a letter from the park explaining why your group does not qualify. If required material is not submitted, the park will attempt to contact and assist you. If you have any questions, please contact the Fee Office by calling 307-739-3470 ![]() Fees and PassesFind pricing to enter Grand Teton National Park. ![]() FAQsFind answers to many frequently asked questions. |
Last updated: January 31, 2022