U.S. Citizenship Costs: Government Fees and Optional Study Tools
Citizenship costs can include the applicable USCIS N-400 filing fee and optional preparation or professional services. Fees can depend on filing method and eligibility for a reduction or waiver. Use the current USCIS fee schedule; buying a study product does not pay or replace a government fee.
Published by CitizenshipShortcut · Founder: Marcus G. Bastawros, MBA · Updated
Where should you check the current filing fee?
Use Form N-400's official page and the G-1055 fee schedule immediately before filing. Old posts may quote superseded amounts or omit eligibility conditions. Do not assume everyone pays the same amount or qualifies for a waiver.
Fee-reduction and waiver instructions are separate from choosing a study plan. Obtain qualified help if you need a case-specific assessment of those rules.
Sources: USCIS — Fee Schedule (G-1055); Form N-400 — Application for Naturalization
What preparation can you do free?
USCIS publishes study materials, and CitizenshipShortcut offers the full question library, diagnostic and other free study resources. Paid repetition and interview simulation are optional products, not requirements to apply.
The web All-Access pass is $29 once, without recurring charges. It supports full Marcus practice and repeated game rounds; books are separate, and the one daily Tito conversation is available to free accounts as well. Native store pricing and refunds follow the store's displayed terms.
Sources: Official 128 Civics Questions and Answers (PDF); USCIS — Naturalization Test and Study Resources
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Does Premium include USCIS filing fees?
No. App access and government fees are separate.
Must I pay for a citizenship tutor?
No. Official study materials are available free. Optional tutoring or practice products may support preparation.
Where do I find the exact N-400 fee?
Check USCIS Form N-400 and the current G-1055 fee schedule, including any applicable reduction or waiver instructions.
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