Applying for Bachelor's with a very low family income. Looking for advice on zero-application-fee public universities in Italy?

Hey everyone,

I am an international student planning to apply for an English-taught Bachelor's degree at a public university in Italy.

I am specifically looking for universities with a €0 application fee. To be completely transparent, this isn't just about trying to save extra cash—I genuinely cannot afford the €30 to €100 application fees due to a severe financial constraint (my family income is below ₹1.5 LPA / approx. €1,600 per year). Paying for multiple application fees is simply not an option for me.

I know schools like the University of Genoa, Palermo, and Insubria don't charge application fees. Has anyone with a similar financial background successfully gained admission to these or other zero-fee public universities?

I would love to know:

1. Are there any other public universities with zero application fees that I should look into?

2. Even if the application portal is free, did you face any unexpected upfront costs before receiving your admission letter?

3. For the TOLC exam (if required), is there any way to request a fee waiver due to low income, or is the €30 fee mandatory for everyone?

Any guidance or shared experiences would mean the world to me right now. Thank you so much.