Is Columbia's fee waiver actually working?

I received an email on December 13th, 2024, stating that my application fee has been waived for attending their events. However, when I submitted my application, I was prompted to pay $85.

The email address I used for my application is the same one I used for event registration. My program’s deadline is February 15th, 2025, so that isn’t an issue.

Is anyone else facing a similar problem? I would really appreciate any insights! :))