Implementasi Kebijakan PPDB Melalui Pembebasan Biaya Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Peserta Didik Di Sman 1 Galis Pamekasan

The fee-waiver policy within the New Student Admission (PPDB) system serves as an effort to facilitate the admission process for prospective students and their parents. Schools play a crucial role in implementing this fee-waiver policy. This study aims to describe the implementation, challenges, and outcomes of the fee-waiver PPDB policy in terms of boosting student interest at SMAN 1 Galis Pamekasan. A qualitative, descriptive research approach was employed for this study. The findings indicate that the fee-waiver policy was implemented without charging any fees, covering everything from initial registration to final enrollment. Admitted students also received various school supplies free of charge. The primary challenge in implementing this policy was competition with other schools, particularly those located in urban areas. The fee-waiver policy eased the burden on parents and served as a key factor for prospective students when choosing a school, thereby acting as a strategy for SMAN 1 Galis Pamekasan to increase student interest.